If the Ricardian Equivalence Proposition Is Correct, Then an Increase

question 21

Multiple Choice

If the Ricardian equivalence proposition is correct, then an increase in the budget deficit will lead to:

• A) a decrease in investment spending.
• B) a lower standard of living in the future.
• C) a decrease in private saving.
• D) an increase in investment spending.
• E) an increase in private saving.

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