The Asset Demand for Money Is Downward Sloping Because

question 164

Multiple Choice

The asset demand for money is downward sloping because:

• A)the opportunity cost of holding money increases as the interest rate rises.
• B)it is more attractive to hold money at high interest rates than at low interest rates.
• C)bond prices rise as interest rates rise.
• D)the opportunity cost of holding money declines as the interest rate rises.

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