In 2007, Interest Rates in Germany Were 4

question 517

Multiple Choice

In 2007, interest rates in Germany were 4.7 percent while the inflation rate was 1.7 percent. In 2008, interest rates increased to 5.3 percent and the inflation rate increased to 2.0. As a result, there is

• A) a leftward shift in Germany's demand for money curve.
• B) a downward movement along Germany's demand for money curve.
• C) a rightward shift in Germany's money supply curve.
• D) an upward movement along Germany's demand for money curve.

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