If Capital Gains Equal Zero, Then the Ng Family's Wealth

question 70

Multiple Choice

If capital gains equal zero, then the Ng family's wealth at the end of the year equals their wealth at the beginning of the year

• A) minus personal income taxes.
• B) plus saving.
• C) minus consumption.
• D) plus income.
• E) plus consumption minus income.

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