Other Things Constant, a Reduction in the Real Interest Rate

question 164

Multiple Choice

Other things constant, a reduction in the real interest rate will

• A) cause consumers to cut back on their purchases of durable items like automobiles.
• B) induce businesses to increase their level of investment.
• C) increase the natural rate of unemployment.
• D) increase the actual rate of unemployment.

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