4. Economists often argue that a temporary increase in government purchases, say, for military purposes, will crowd

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4. Economists often argue that a temporary increase in government purchases, say, for military purposes, will crowd out private investment. Use the saving- investment diagram to illustrate this point, explaining why the curve(s) shift. Does it matter whether the temporary increase in military spending is funded by taxes or by borrowing? Alternatively, suppose that the temporary increase in government purchases is for infrastruc- ture (roads, sewers, and bridges) rather than for mili- tary purposes. The government spending on infrastructure makes private investment more pro- ductive, increasing the expected future MPK at each level of the capital stock. Use the saving-investment diagram to analyze the effects of government infra- structure spending on current consumption, national saving, investment, and the real interest rate. Does investment by private firms get crowded out by this kind of government investment? If not, what kind of spending, if any, does get crowded out? Assume that there is no change in current productivity or current output and assume also (for simplicity) that house- holds do not expect a change in their future incomes.

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Macroeconomics Plus Myeconlab With Pearson Global Edition

ISBN: 377221

9th Canadian Edition

Authors: Andrew B. Abel ,Ben Bernanke ,Dean Croushore

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