If China's Government Runs a Budget Surplus and There Is

question 126

Multiple Choice

If China's government runs a budget surplus and there is no Ricardo-Barro effect, there will be ________ in the supply of loanable funds, private saving ________ and investment ________.

• A) an increase; decreases; increases
• B) a decrease; increases; increases
• C) an increase; increases; increases
• D) a decrease; decrease; increases

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Definitions:

Wetlands

Areas where water covers the soil, either year-round or for varying periods of time throughout the year, including marshes, swamps, and bogs, important for biodiversity and flood control.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The release of gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, which trap heat and contribute to global warming and climate change.

Productive Ecosystems

Ecosystems characterized by high levels of primary productivity, capable of supporting diverse species through abundant resources.

Overfishing

The practice of fishing at rates too high for fish populations to naturally replenish, leading to a depletion of the species.