Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. It is wise to purchase an artist's work when it is expected to appreciate in value, whether or not you like it.
2. Treasury bills are sold at face value and buyers received annual interest payments from the government.
3. The value of a productive asset is equal to the present value of the stream of dividends that it produces.
4. Deficit spending by the government is unwise, because taxpayers receive nothing of value when their taxes are used to make interest payments.
5. Without inflation the real interest rate is always greater than the nominal interest rate.


1. False
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False

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a. Basova had higher productivity and higher real GDP per person. b. Andovia had the higher productivity and higher real GDP per person. c. Basova had the higher productivity while Andovia had the higher real GDP per person. d. Andovia had the higher productivity while Basova had the higher real GDP per person.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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