Compare the Effect on the Price Level and Real GDP

question 162

Multiple Choice

Compare the effect on the price level and real GDP of a decrease in tax rates assuming a supply-side effect versus no supply-side effect.Compared to no supply-side effect,including a supply-side effect for the decrease in tax rates will cause the price level to increase ________ and real GDP to increase ________.

• A)less; less
• B)less; more
• C)more; less
• D)more; more

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Definitions:

General Journal Entry

The basic method of recording financial transactions, involving debits and credits, in the general journal.

Sales Tax

A tax levied by governments on the sale of goods and services, typically calculated as a percentage of the retail price.

Credit Sale

Transactions where goods or services are sold by providing credit to the customer, with payment to be received at a later date.

Merchandise Return

Goods returned by the buyer to the seller after purchase due to defects, dissatisfaction, or other reasons, often resulting in a reversal or adjustment of the initial sale transaction.