The debate over fiscal policy is about the balance of two op…

The debate over fiscal policy is about the balance of two opposing forces: crowding out versus the multiplier effect. The crowding out effect pushes the multiplier lower. The multiplier effect pushes the multiplier higher. The higher the multiplier, the more effective is fiscal policy. In which of the following cases will the multiplier be smallest (i.e. in which of the following cases will fiscal policy be least effective)?