Which Factor May Be Expected to Exert Downward Pressure on the Loanable

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which factor may be expected to exert downward pressure on the loanable funds supply curve in the United States over the next decade?

• A) a decrease in foreign investment
• B) a slowed rate of technological innovation
• C) a decline in investor confidence
• D) a leveling off of the trend of rising home values
• E) a wave of retirements of active workers

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