If a Budget Deficit Increases Interest Rates, It Is Possible

question 158

Multiple Choice

If a budget deficit increases interest rates, it is possible that investment will

• A)fall, leading to a larger capital stock.
• B)fall, so that there is a smaller capital stock.
• C)rise, because investment is directly related to interest rates.
• D)rise, because investment is more attractive when interest rates are higher.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income generated from selling one more unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The rise in expense associated with manufacturing an extra unit of a product or service.

Shut Down

A short-term decision by a company to cease operations temporarily due to unfavorable market conditions or to minimize losses when variable costs exceed total revenues.

Maximizes Profit

The strategy or process implemented to increase the difference between total revenue and total costs to the highest possible amount.