If the Ricardo- Barro effect is present, a government budget deficit raises the equilibrium real interest rate by ________ and decreases the equilibrium quantity of investment by ________ than if the Ricardo- Barro effect is absent.

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The Ricardo-Barro effect suggests that individuals anticipate future taxes to pay off government debt, leading them to save more. This increased saving offsets the government's borrowing, resulting in a smaller impact on interest rates and investment compared to when the effect is absent.

If the Ricardo- Barro Effect Is Present, a Government Budget