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Examine the economic implications of an increase in government investment expenditure when the economy is in a state of depression.

● The central government increases its investment expenditure to boost economic growth in times of depression.


● The consumer may reduce their expenditure which will reduce saving.


● The increased tax rate will not be of much help in this situation.


● The government will increase its investment expenditure which would lead to an increase in the overall unemployment situation of the country.


● The increased income will lead to an increase in consumption expenditure. the aggregate demand will rise.


● The government expenditure at the final stage may be manifold as compared to the expenditure at the initial stage.


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