An Increase in the Interest Rate Will

question 27

Multiple Choice

An increase in the interest rate will:

• A)shift the MRP curve to the right.
• B)shift the MRP curve to the left.
• C)not affect the MRP curve.
• D)rotate the MRP curve.

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