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DyllonKazuo

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on: Jun 30, 2018
Explain how a consumption tax could lead to a decrease in real interest rates.

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Assume that the supply curve for tomatoes is upward sloping. If the price per pound increases from 0.99 to 1.89, a greater quantity of tomatoes will be supplied to the market.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A tax on consumption would discourage individuals from making purchases. As a result, these individuals would be saving more. That would lead to an increase in the supply of loanable funds which would lead to a decrease in real interest rates.

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DyllonKazuo

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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