Which of the Following Is Not an Argument by Those

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument by those who oppose tax-law changes to encourage saving?

• A)Saving is not very responsive to changes in the tax rate.
• B)Saving is not an important determinant of a nation's ability to produce output.
• C)Reducing the budget deficit instead of changing the tax laws could raise saving.
• D)Changes in the tax laws to induce saving would distribute the tax burden less fairly.

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