Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Lead

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to lead to a higher level of interest rates in the economy?

• A) Households start saving a larger percentage of their income.
• B) Corporations step up their expansion plans and thus increase their demand for capital.
• C) The level of inflation begins to decline.
• D) The economy moves from a boom to a recession.
• E) The Federal Reserve decides to try to stimulate the economy.

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