Which of the Following Would You Expect to Increase the Equilibrium

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to increase the equilibrium interest rate?

• A)an increase in the percentage of income after net taxes that households save
• B)an increase in the budget deficit
• C)a decrease in the profitability of investment projects firms are considering
• D)the government begins running a budget surplus

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