If Technological Breakthroughs in the Internet Cause Large Numbers of Firms

question 132

Multiple Choice

If technological breakthroughs in the internet cause large numbers of firms to consider investment projects they hadn't previously thought of, then

• A) a shift in the supply of loanable funds will cause interest rates to rise.
• B) a shift in the supply of loanable funds will cause interest rates to fall.
• C) a shift in the demand for loanable funds will cause interest rates to rise.
• D) a shift in the demand for loanable funds will cause interest rates to fall.
• E) there will be an excess supply of loanable funds.

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Definitions:

Parietal Cells

Cells within the lining of the stomach that produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and absorption of vitamin B12.

Serous Cells

Cells that produce serous fluid, a watery secretion, found in glands like the salivary glands.

Mucous Cells

Cells that produce and secrete mucus, providing lubrication and protection to various parts of the body.

Goblet Cells

Specialized epithelial cells that produce and secrete mucus in the respiratory and intestinal tracts.