A Decrease in Consumption and an Increase in Labor Supply

question 63

Multiple Choice

A decrease in consumption and an increase in labor supply would result from

• A) a decrease in tax rates.
• B) a decrease in transfer payments.
• C) an increase in transfer payments.
• D) an increase in government spending.

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