An Increase in the Interest Rate Will

question 123

Multiple Choice

An increase in the interest rate will

• A) shift the investment demand curve to the right.
• B) shift the investment demand curve to the left.
• C) not shift the investment demand curve.
• D) increase the amount of investment undertaken by businesses.

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U.S.GAAP

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