Governments can impede economic growth for many reasons. Which of the following is not a major reason?

a. Government borrowing can crowd out private investment.
b. High taxes can reduce consumption & investment, and they can reduce the incentive to work.
c. Government projects may have relatively low marginal returns.
d. Governments may spend more than they earn in tax revenues.
e. Regulation may damage production incentives.


.D

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