Suppose that congress is considering an investment tax credit, which subsidizes domestic investment. which of the following accurately describes the effect of an investment tax credit? check all that apply.
a. trade balance increases exchange rate decreases
b. real interest rate increases national saving increases
c. net capital outflow decreases domestic investment decreases true or false:
d. as a result of the investment tax credit, exports to other countries decrease. true false

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation

Which of the following best explains the purpose of protectionist trade policies such as tariffs and subsidies? a. they make sure that governments have enough money to pay for fiscal policies. b. they give foreign competitors access to new markets around the world. c. they allow producers to sell their products more cheaply than foreign competitors. d. they enable producers to purchase productive resources from everywhere in the world.

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