Fiscal Policy Effectiveness and Economic Capacity
Analyze the differing impacts of a major government infrastructure spending program on an economy's total output under two distinct conditions: a) the economy is experiencing a deep recession with high unemployment, and b) the economy is operating at its maximum productive capacity with very low unemployment. In your analysis, explain the mechanisms that lead to these different outcomes for private consumption and investment.
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