What effect does a contractionary fiscal policy have on the federal budget and private investment? Select the correct answer below:
It increases the surplus, leading to crowding out.
It decreases the surplus, leading to crowding in.
It increases the deficit, and crowds out private investment.
It decreases the deficit, and encourages private investment.
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