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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Definitions:

Market Entry

The process by which a new competitor enters an existing market, often involving overcoming barriers to entry.

AVC

Average Variable Cost, which is the total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced.

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