Question: How does spending money affect our economy? 

Answer: Spending money is what drives our economy forward.\n\nWhen people spend, it drives aggregate demand up - this basically is the sum of all things we want as a country. As aggregate demand rises, production will rise to meet this demand (assuming there are idle resources). This means jobs will be created, factories and businesses will open, and the good times will roll.
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