The Peacock-Wiseman Hypothesis explains growth in public expenditure through periodic jumps called the:

ADemonstration Effect

BCrowding-out Effect

CDisplacement Effect

DPigou Effect

Explanation

Peacock and Wiseman argued public spending grows step-wise during crises (war/disaster) as citizens accept higher tax levels (Displacement Effect).

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