If Tax Rates Are Raised to Avoid a Deficit During

question 5

Multiple Choice

If tax rates are raised to avoid a deficit during a recession,then

• A)real GDP and deadweight loss from taxes will rise.
• B)real GDP will rise and deadweight loss from taxes will fall.
• C)real GDP will fall and deadweight loss from taxes will rise.
• D)real GDP and deadweight loss from taxes will fall.

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