For a Firm, a Decrease in the Interest Rate Resulting

question 56

Multiple Choice

For a firm, a decrease in the interest rate resulting from monetary policy can:

• A) decrease the value of its assets.
• B) decrease the cost of its liabilities.
• C) decrease its net worth.
• D) all of the answers given are correct.

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