Ana: most people recognize that the budget deficit has been rising considerably over the last century. we need to find the best course of action to remedy this situation. yakov: i believe that a cut in income tax rates would boost economic growth and raise tax revenue enough to reduce budget deficits. ana: i actually feel that raising the top income tax rate would reduce the budget deficit more effectively. the disagreement between these economists is most likely due to . despite their differences, with which proposition are two economists chosen at random most likely to agree? immigrants receive more in government benefits than they contribute in taxes. having a single income tax rate would improve economic performance. rent ceilings reduce the quantity and quality of available housing.