Assume the government purposely incurs a budget deficit that is financed by borrowing. As a result, interest rates rise and the amount of private investment spending declines. This illustrates:
A. the equation-of-exchange effect.
B. the crowding-out effect.
C. the paradox of thrift.
D. the wealth effect.
Answer: B
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