Suppose There Is a Decrease in Profitability

question 13

Multiple Choice

Suppose there is a decrease in profitability. This suggests that:

• A) the real interest rate has decreased.
• B) firms have decreased their expectations of future profits.
• C) the rate of depreciation has decreased.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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