An Increase in the Real Interest Rate Increases the Quantity

question 141

Multiple Choice

An increase in the real interest rate increases the quantity of saving because the higher real interest rate

• A) increases the opportunity cost of current consumption.
• B) increases the cost of buying capital.
• C) reduces taxes because interest payments are tax deductible.
• D) decreases the benefit of saving.

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