If a Reform of the Tax Laws Encourages Greater Saving

question 70

Multiple Choice

If a reform of the tax laws encourages greater saving, the result would be

• A) higher interest rates and greater investment.
• B) higher interest rates and less investment.
• C) lower interest rates and greater investment.
• D) lower interest rate and less investment.

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