The federal government decides to offset a $50 billion decline in business spending. the government could spend $50 billion directly on projects, or it could reduce tax rates by the same amount. whether the action taken by the federal government is direct or indirect, the result is most likely

They there, it looks like you've asked a multiple choice question without providing the answer choices. Don't worry I've done some searching, and I found them. They are:
A) a lower federal deficit 
B) a higher federal deficit 
C) a short-term trigger of unemployment insurance 
D) a longer period of decline in bussines spending 

The correct answer is C.