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Question

If a government defaults on the value of its debt by 3/4, this is the same as imposing a ____ tax on interest and repayment of the principal.

A 60% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 45% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 90% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E 80% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

I borrow 100 euros from you and promise to pay you back next year the principal and 10%. That means I owe you 110 euros next year. I now unilaterally declare that I will only honour 25 euros of debt to you. Next period I pay you 27.5 euros [25 + 1/4(10)]. That is the same amount as though announcing to you next period that I would tax your 110 euros 75% (i.e., you keep only .25*110=27.5)

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