Evaluating Fiscal Policy Timing
A country's economic advisors are debating a large-scale public works program. Advisor A argues for implementing the program immediately, during the current period of strong economic growth. Advisor B argues for delaying the program, keeping it 'shovel-ready' to be implemented as a stimulus measure during the next economic recession. From the perspective of maximizing the program's positive impact on total economic output, which advisor's recommendation is more consistent with major empirical findings on the effectiveness of government spending? Justify your choice.
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