As a Possible Approach to Eliminating the Government Budget Deficit

question 5

Multiple Choice

As a possible approach to eliminating the government budget deficit, increasing taxes on the rich only would

• A) lead to a significant increase in tax revenues.
• B) not lead to a significant increase in tax revenues.
• C) lead to a greater number of entitlements.
• D) lead to an increase in real GDP.

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