Which of the Following Events Could Explain an Increase in Interest

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events could explain an increase in interest rates together with an increase in investment?

• A)The government runs a larger deficit.
• B)The government institutes an investment tax credit.
• C)The government replaces the income tax with a consumption tax.
• D)None of the above is correct.

Understand how to calculate probabilities using the count and divide technique.

Distinguish the operation of probability calculus suited for specific scenarios (conjunction, negation, disjunction).

Recognize the role of bias and evidence in intuitive judgments.

Understand the principles of calculating the probability of independent and dependent events occurring.

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