The government's current spending and taxation policies cannot affect the

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The existing stock of government debt is not affected by current spending and taxation policies because it represents past borrowings by the government. The current budget deficit can increase the size of the government debt, but the policies themselves cannot directly affect the existing stock. Choices A, C, D, and E are all affected by current spending and taxation policies.

The Government's Current Spending and Taxation Policies Cannot Affect the