Which of the following individuals would most likely favor an increase in government spending, as opposed to a tax cut, as the basis for expansionary fiscal policy?
A)"There must be a constant philosophical prejudice against any intervention by the state into our lives, for by definition such intervention abridges liberty."-William Simon
B)"The bastards [read politicians] can't spend what they don't have."-Howard Jarvis
C)"The family that takes its mauve and cerise, air-conditioned, power-steered, power-braked automobile through cities that are badly paved, made hideous by litter, [and] blighted buildings...to picnic beside a polluted stream amid the stench of refuse may properly reflect on the curious unevenness of their blessings."-J.K.Galbraith
D)"Public expenditures are made for the primary benefit of the middle class and financed with taxes on the poor and rich."-Director's Law

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J.K. Galbraith expresses a concern for the state of the country's infrastructure and the environment. This suggests a belief in the importance of government spending to address these issues. A tax cut would not necessarily address these concerns.

Which of the Following Individuals Would Most Likely Favor an Increase