Everything else held constant, if the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds were eliminated, then
A) the interest rates on municipal bonds would still be less than the interest rate on Treasury bonds.
B) the interest rate on municipal bonds would equal the rate on Treasury bonds.
C) the interest rate on municipal bonds would exceed the rate on Treasury bonds.
D) the interest rates on municipal, Treasury, and corporate bonds would all increase.
C
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A) 12.5; 10.5 B) 13.3; 10.0 C) 11.8; 11.1 D) 8.0; 9.5 E) None of the above answers is correct.
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A) increase; increasing B) decrease; increasing C) increase; decreasing D) decrease; decreasing
Which of the following does not describe governmental policy actions that are helpful in supporting growth in an economy? Governmental policies that
A) provide secure rights to private property. B) establish an independent court system that enforces contracts. C) facilitate the development of an efficient financial system. D) avoid playing any role in developing communication systems.
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A) There will be scalpers outside the arena selling tickets for $480. B) There will be a surplus of tickets. C) The market clearing price of the tickets is less than $480. D) The market clearing price of the tickets is more than $480.