Which of the following contributes to the popularity of the argument that government spending expands employment?
A) The employment generated by the additional spending is not easily seen, while the employment crowded out by taxing, spending, and borrowing is highly visible.
B) The employment generated by the additional spending is highly visible, while the employment crowded out by taxing, spending, and borrowing is largely unseen.
C) Higher taxes will be popular if they finance spending that expands employment.
D) The employment generated by the additional spending can be accomplished without increases in taxes or borrowing.

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The employment generated by government spending is often more visible and immediate, while the negative effects, such as employment crowded out by increased taxes or borrowing, are less obvious and harder to directly attribute to the spending.

Which of the Following Contributes to the Popularity of the Argument