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How Government Spending and Borrowing give the Impression that the Economy is Growing

Government borrowing creates the impression of economic growth even in the face of a shrinking economy and declining fossil fuel energy availability.  This is due to several factors. Stimulus Spending: When governments borrow money, they use it for stimulus spending programs. These programs inject money into the economy, increasing consumer spending, business investment, and overall …