There Are Some Economists Who Argue That Low Mortgage Interest

question 4

Multiple Choice

There are some economists who argue that low mortgage interest rates in the time period preceeding the financial crisis of 2007-2009 were a result of a ___________ in global savings.They argue that emerging countries began to save ___________ which helped to _____________ the supply of loanable funds in the United States.

• A)glut;less;decrease
• B)glut;more;increase
• C)decline;more;increase
• D)decline;less;decrease

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate remains constant as the taxpayer’s income increases or decreases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) remains constant as GDP rises or falls.

Economy

The system by which a country's money and goods are produced and used, encompassing production, distribution, and consumption.

Tax-Transfer System

The mechanism through which governments collect taxes from individuals and businesses and redistribute the revenue in the form of government spending or transfers.

Progressive

Relating to progressive policies or taxes, which are designed to have a greater impact on those who are able to pay more.