In Instances of Hyperinflation, the Delays Involved in Collecting Taxes

question 107

Multiple Choice

In instances of hyperinflation, the delays involved in collecting taxes often result in:

• A) decreased real government tax revenue.
• B) large capital gains for creditors.
• C) higher shoeleather costs of inflation.
• D) higher ex ante real interest rates.

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