If We Observe an Economy in Which Desired Saving Has

question 66

Multiple Choice

If we observe an economy in which desired saving has changed,but there has been no change in actual investment,we may infer that ________.

• A)net exports have changed
• B)actual saving has changed
• C)the domestic real interest rate has not changed
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

Discuss the impact of tax policies on economic behavior and government revenues, including the Laffer Curve concept.

Recognize the debate over discretionary versus rule-based economic policies.

Investigate the impact of expectations on fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness.

Understand the arguments for and against the use of policy rules to stabilize the economy.

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