A decreased government deficit created by a lump-sum tax increase will increase national saving if

A decreased government deficit created by a lump-sum tax increase will increase national saving if





a. the real interest rate is less than the growth rate of real GNP.
b. it causes consumption to fall.
c. the government runs a primary surplus as a result.
d. the value of government bonds outstanding grows slower than the public's wealth.





Answer: B


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