Holding other factors constant, if the income tax is replaced with a consumption tax so that saving is not taxed, then the real interest rate will ________ and the equilibrium quantity of saving and investment will ________.

A. decrease; increase
B. increase; not change
C. increase; increase
D. increase; decrease


Answer: A

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