The Ricardian Equivalent Theorem Implies That a Change in the Timing

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Ricardian Equivalent Theorem implies that a change in the timing of taxes

• A) has a positive effect on both consumption and the real interest rate.
• B) has a negative effect on both consumption and the real interest rate.
• C) affects consumption negatively and the real interest rate positively.
• D) affects consumption positively and the real interest rate negatively.
• E) has no effect on consumption or the real interest rate.

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