Macroeconomics
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Chapter 30, Problem 5SPA
(a)
To determine
Explain the effect of change in tax rate on capital income.
(b)
To determine
Explain the effect of supply of
(c)
To determine
Explain the effect of investment and the real interest rate.
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B. decreases the supply of; raises; decreases
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Chapter 30 Solutions
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