ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SUPPLY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following policies would be supported by a supply-side economist?
A
Higher taxes on corporate profits.
B
Longer duration of unemployment benefits.
C
Removal of investment tax credits.
D
Lower tax rates on interest earned from savings.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three pillars of supply-side economics are tax policy, regulatory policy, and monetary policy.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to supply-side economics, consumers will benefit from greater supplies of goods and services at lower prices, and employment will increase. Supply-side fiscal policies are designed to increase aggregate supply, as opposed to aggregate demand, thereby expanding output and employment while lowering prices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Supply-side economics favors more decreases in marginal tax rates and lower income taxes to encourage employees to work additional hours. The concept incentivizes labor through higher net income.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following would be considered a supply-side policy? The correct answer is: Investment tax credits for businesses to encourage investment.

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