Which would tend to reduce the crowding-out effect that occurs when the federal government increases its borrowing to finance a deficit?

A. The expenditures fail to contribute to the development of human capital.
B. The deficit financing reduces the profit expectations of business firms.
C. The economy is operating at full employment.
D. The economy is operating at less than full employment.


Answer: D

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