The Ricardo-Barro Effect Holds That

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Ricardo-Barro effect holds that

• A) equal increases in taxes and government expenditures have no effect on equilibrium real GDP.
• B) government budget deficits have no effect on the real interest rate.
• C) a government budget deficit crowds out private investment.
• D) a government budget deficit induces a decrease in saving that magnifies the crowding out effect.

Recognize the role of vertical integration in preventing arbitrage and maintaining price discrimination.

Understand the implications of minimum wage regulations on employer practices.

Assess strategies employed by companies to circumvent price and rent controls.

Appreciate the significance of signals in vertical contracts concerning product success expectations.

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