If Interest Rates in Australia Decrease Relative to the Rest

question 83

Multiple Choice

If interest rates in Australia decrease relative to the rest of the world,it means that (1) Australian bonds will provide a ________ return than previously and (2) ________ for these bonds will ________.

• A) higher; supply; decrease
• B) higher; supply; increase
• C) higher; demand; increase
• D) lower; demand; decrease
• E) lower; demand; increase

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Definitions:

Purchase Order

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