When would the government most likely increase its spending? a. when interest rates have increased
b. when consumer spending has increased
c. when tax revenues have increased
d. when unemployment has increased

The correct answer is D) When unemployment has increased.

The government would most likely increase its spending when unemployment has increased.

The government increases its spending in order to help people. For instance, the government can create jobs increasing its spending. The government can also invest in welfare benefits to create some grade of equality in society. The government also can invest in constructing infrastructure that benefits the community. One example of these kinds of programs could be the New Deal program of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.