Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The equivalent after-tax interest rate is r - (τ × r).
• B)Interest rates vary based on the identity of the borrower.
• C)The ability to deduct the interest expense increases the effective after-tax interest rate paid on the loan.
• D)For loans to borrowers other than the U.S.Treasury,the stated interest rate is the maximum amount that investors will receive.

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Definitions:

Milton Friedman

An influential American economist known for his strong advocacy of free-market capitalism and for his role in the Chicago School of Economics.

John Maynard Keynes

A British economist whose theories on the importance of government intervention in economies during downturns led to the development of Keynesian economics.

Marginal Propensity

The ratio of the change in an economic agent's consumption as a result of a change in income, influencing saving and spending habits.

Save

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