In a loanable-funds market, substantial government borrowing may cause crowding out when it:
Correct answer: A. Raises interest rates and reduces private investment
- A. Raises interest rates and reduces private investment
- B. Lowers interest rates and expands private investment
- C. Reduces taxes and increases household saving
- D. Raises exports and improves the trade balance
Explanation
Government borrowing can increase demand for loanable funds, putting upward pressure on interest rates and discouraging some private investment. This displacement of private borrowing is known as crowding out.
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