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Evaluating Economic Policies for Investment Growth
A government is considering two distinct policies to stimulate the economy. Policy A involves giving a tax credit to businesses specifically for the purchase of new machinery and equipment. Policy B involves giving a one-time cash payment directly to all households. Evaluate which of these two policies is designed to have a more direct and certain impact on the 'investment' component of the nation's economic output. Justify your conclusion by explaining how each policy relates to the economic definition of investment.
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