The benefits-received principle is based on the idea that higher taxes on the rich are justified because the rich can afford to pay higher taxes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

Economics

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A recessionary gap occurs when

A) aggregate demand falls, but other things remain constant. B) the short-run equilibrium level of real GDP is less than the level consistent with the long-run aggregate supply curve. C) the short-run equilibrium level of real GDP is greater than the level consistent with the long-run aggregate supply curve. D) short-run aggregate supply falls, but other things remain constant.

Economics

The definition of M2 includes

I. M1. II. money market mutual funds. III. currency held outside of banks. A) I and II only B) I and III only C) II and III only D) I, II, and III

Economics

Which of the following statements is true?

A. A person who buys a bond always pays the face value for the bond. B. If a corporation issues a bond and Dennis buys it, Dennis becomes one of the owners of the corporation. C. A stockholder of Firm X is one of the owners of Firm X. D. The owner of the bond receives periodic payments equal to its coupon rate times the price he paid for the bond.

Economics

If companies decrease investment spending because of lower expected returns on projects, forecasters should anticipate (everything else the same) that

A) GDP will rise. B) the money supply will fall. C) interest rates will fall. D) saving will increase.

Economics