In a Two-Period SOE Model, Holding Everything Else Constant, an Increase

question 28

Multiple Choice

In a two-period SOE model, holding everything else constant, an increase in current income

• A)unambiguously decreases the current account surplus.
• B)must reduce the present value of taxes.
• C)has no effect on the current account surplus.
• D)unambiguously increases the current account surplus.
• E)has an uncertain effect on the current account surplus.

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