If the central bank expands the money supply at the same time as the government raises spending, what is likely to happen to investment?

Correct answer D. Not be reduced as much as it would have been

Explanation

Extra money prevents interest rates from rising as much as they otherwise would, so less private investment is crowded out by the higher government spending.

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