1. Projected government deficit in 2019 compared to 2018 has increased from $0.89 trillion to $0.99. Discuss how this maybe related to the concept of "crowding out".
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Increase in government deficit = .99-.89 = $.1 Trillion
Since the increase in government
deficit is $.1 Trillion, there will be an increase in government
spending to boost the economy. But, the government will take the
funds from the same market that is used by the private firms.
Hence, it will make government to crowd out the private players
from the market. As a result, the private investments will be
discouraged. So, it is said that increase in government spending
(shown by the increase in government deficit) will create crowding
out effect in the economy.
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