What is the effect of a rise in the government budget deficit on real interest rates and investment?

Budget Deficits And The Trade Balance MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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An increase in the government budget deficit typically leads to higher real interest rates, which in turn discourages private investment by making borrowing more expensive. This phenomenon is known as 'crowding out.' Therefore, option D correctly describes this relationship.

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