In 2012, the U.S. federal government had a budget deficit. If there is no Ricardo-Barro effect, the budget deficit ________ the real interest rate and ________ the equilibrium quantity of investment

With a price support program, who receives a subsidy?

A) only consumers B) only producers C) the government D) importers E) Both consumers and producers receive a subsidy.

Contrary to popular belief, the richest families in the United States became slightly poorer in recent years

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false