The break-even quantity is

Which one of the following will shift the investment demand curve leftward?

a. A technological breakthrough. b. Lower tax rates. c. Optimistic business expectations. d. A lower rate of capacity utilization. e. None of these.

If government spending equals tax revenue, the government has

A. a surplus of zero, but possibly a deficit as well. B. either a surplus of zero or a deficit of zero. C. neither a surplus of zero or a deficit of zero. D. both a surplus of zero and a deficit of zero.