Suppose total government spending is increased permanently by ten ...

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Suppose total government spending is increased permanently by ten percent, with no change in tax rates. In the long run, the resulting deficit will disappear, ________.
 
  A) only if government spending is brought back down to the original level
  B) if economic growth raises tax revenue by ten percent
  C) if the government debt is sold to foreigners
  D) unless the money is spent entirely on government consumption

Question 2

Strong evidence of convergence exists for ________.
 
  A) wealthy nations that belong to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
  B) both rich and poor nations
  C) sub-Saharan African economies and the economies of North America
  D) European and Caribbean economies

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A