Holding other factors constant, if a change in tax laws discourages people from saving more for retirement, then the real interest rate will ________ and the equilibrium quantity of saving and investment will ________.

A. increase; decrease
B. decrease; increase
C. decrease; decrease
D. increase; increase


Answer: A

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