Credit Constraints and the Multiplier Effect
Explain how the prevalence of credit-constrained households (i.e., households that find it difficult to borrow money) within an economy influences the size of the government spending multiplier. In your explanation, detail the underlying mechanism connecting household financial status to the overall economic impact of a fiscal stimulus.
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