What Is the Most Harmful Consequence to GDP from Interest

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the most harmful consequence to GDP from interest rate ceilings?

• A) Lenders cannot earn a normal market return.
• B) Investment falls, dragging down GDP and future growth.
• C) Consumption increases and savings get too high.
• D) Each of these answers is correct.

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