Which of the Following Reflects an Accurate Economic Chain of Events

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects an accurate economic chain of events?

• A) Investment finances savings,which causes the economy to shrink.
• B) Savings finances investment,which allows the economy to grow from a larger capital stock.
• C) Savings finances future consumption,which allows future production to increase from a larger capital stock.
• D) Investment finances future consumption,which allows incomes-and thus savings-to grow.
• E) Higher interest rates increase savings,which causes consumption smoothing.

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