Suppose that Antonio, an economist from a business school in Georgia, and Caroline, an economist from a university in Massachusetts, are arguing over budget deficits. The following dialogue shows an excerpt from their debate: Caroline: Most people recognize that the budget deficit has been rising considerably over the last century. We need to find the best course of action to remedy this situation. Antonio: I believe that a cut in income tax rates would boost economic growth and raise tax revenue enough to reduce budget deficits. Caroline: I actually feel that raising the top income tax rate would reduce the budget deficit more effectively.   The disagreement between these economists is most likely due to    .   Despite their differences, with which proposition are two economists chosen at random most likely to agree? Having a single income tax rate would improve economic performance.   Immigrants receive more in government benefits than they contribute in taxes.   Rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.

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Suppose that Antonio, an economist from a business school in Georgia, and Caroline, an economist from a university in Massachusetts, are arguing over budget deficits. The following dialogue shows an excerpt from their debate:
Caroline: Most people recognize that the budget deficit has been rising considerably over the last century. We need to find the best course of action to remedy this situation.
Antonio: I believe that a cut in income tax rates would boost economic growth and raise tax revenue enough to reduce budget deficits.
Caroline: I actually feel that raising the top income tax rate would reduce the budget deficit more effectively.
 
The disagreement between these economists is most likely due to    .
 
Despite their differences, with which proposition are two economists chosen at random most likely to agree?
Having a single income tax rate would improve economic performance.
 
Immigrants receive more in government benefits than they contribute in taxes.
 
Rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.
 
 
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