In the Two-Period Model with Default

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the two-period model with default,

• A) default occurs when consumption is high.
• B) default occurs when the real interest rate is low.
• C) default occurs when investment is high.
• D) default occurs when government spending is high.
• E) default occurs when government spending is low.

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