Which of the Following Propositions Would a Proponent of Supply-Side

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following propositions would a proponent of supply-side economics be most likely to stress?

• A) Because they expand government revenues, higher marginal tax rates will lead to a reduction in the budget deficit and to lower interest rates.
• B) Because they encourage investors to undertake low-productivity projects with substantial tax-avoidance benefits, higher marginal tax rates promote economic inefficiency.
• C) Because they do not consume resources directly, income redistribution payments will exert little impact on real aggregate supply.
• D) The primary impact of a tax reduction on aggregate supply will stem from the influence of the tax change on the size of the budget deficit or surplus.

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