Which of the following raises the incentive for households to save? A. Inheritance taxes, but not means-testing of government benefits B. Means-testing of government benefits, but not inheritance taxes C. Means-testing of government benefits and inheritance taxes D. Neither means-testing of government benefits nor inheritance taxes
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