When Real Interest Rates Decrease

question 59

Multiple Choice

When real interest rates decrease,

• A)the firm's profits will decrease.
• B)the opportunity cost of borrowing has increased.
• C)the firm's profits will increase.
• D)there are fewer profitable investment opportunities for the firm.
• E)there are more profitable investment opportunities for the firm.

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