Increases in the Rate of Interest

question 5

Multiple Choice

Increases in the rate of interest

• A) make it more profitable for firms to invest in new projects.
• B) raise the expected rates of return on existing projects.
• C) cause net investment to exceed gross investment.
• D) raise the equilibrium levels of GDP.
• E) tend to reduce the amount of investment.

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Michel Foucault

was a French philosopher and social theorist known for his critical studies of institutions such as prisons, schools, and hospitals, and his theories on power, knowledge, and discourse.

Genealogy of Power

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Michel Foucault

An influential 20th-century French theorist who explored the relationship between power, knowledge, and social practices, emphasizing the role each plays in shaping human behavior and societal institutions.

Discourse

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