Suppose that the government puts out a tax incentive that encourage people to save more money. Assume that this does not lead to a change in Y* or G, but does lead to a decrease in Consumption. 7. What would we expect to happen to interest rates? Explain your answer. 8. Would this change in interest rates increase or decrease the present value (PV) of the investment that this question is considering? Explain your answer.

Suppose that the government puts out a tax incentive that encourage people to save more money. Assume that this does not lead to a change in Y* or G, but does lead to a decrease in Consumption. 7. What would we expect to happen to interest rates? Explain your answer. 8. Would this change in interest rates increase or decrease the present value (PV) of the investment that this question is considering? Explain your answer.

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ISBN:9781337000536

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter13: Capital, Interest, Entrepreneurship, And Corporate Finance

Section: Chapter Questions

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