If a Reform of the Tax Laws Encourages Greater Saving

question 70

Multiple Choice

If a reform of the tax laws encourages greater saving, the result would be

• A) higher interest rates and greater investment.
• B) higher interest rates and less investment.
• C) lower interest rates and greater investment.
• D) lower interest rate and less investment.

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Definitions:

Unsecured Debt

A type of debt or general obligation that is not protected by a guarantor or collateralized by a lien on specific assets of the borrower.

Short-Term

Relating to or occurring on a brief or immediate timescale, typically within one year.

Short-Term Collateralized

Financial arrangements that involve the use of assets as collateral for a short-duration loan.

Repurchase Agreement

A short-term borrowing agreement where one party sells securities and agrees to repurchase them at a higher price at a later date.