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Fiscal Policy Impact Analysis
An economy is experiencing a downturn. The government wants to stimulate economic activity and is considering two options, each with an initial fiscal cost of $200 billion. Assume that households in this economy tend to spend 75 cents of every extra dollar of income they receive. Which of these two options would likely result in a larger total increase in national income? Explain your reasoning.
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