Which of the Following Provides the Clearest Statement of the Ricardian

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the clearest statement of the Ricardian equivalence theorem?

• A) Both an increase in government expenditures and a reduction in taxes will provide a substantial stimulus for aggregate demand.
• B) When additional debt is used to finance a tax cut, the lower taxes and higher interest rates will exert an equivalent impact on aggregate demand.
• C) The finance of government spending with additional debt is essentially the same thing as finance with higher taxes because the larger debt implies higher taxes in the future.
• D) A 10 percent reduction in tax rates will reduce tax revenues by 10 percent.

Evaluate the legal principles surrounding reliance and promises in contract modifications.

Recognize the limitations and requirements for the enforceability of oral agreements in contract law.

Understand the parol evidence rule and its exceptions.

Identify the types of contractual rights that are non-assignable.

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