In the Short Run, an Increase in the Federal Funds

question 71

Multiple Choice

In the short run, an increase in the federal funds rate ________ the real interest rate and ________ investment.

• A) lowers; increases
• B) raises; increases
• C) lowers; decreases
• D) raises; decreases

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