High Rates of Inflation Discourage Research and Development by

question 4

Multiple Choice

High rates of inflation discourage research and development by

• A) making long-run forecasting more hazardous, increasing the risk on longer-term programs.
• B) raising the price of bonds sold to finance new investment.
• C) forcing the government to lower taxes to fight inflation.
• D) reducing the amount of discretionary money households and businesses have to spend on research and development.
• E) encouraging investors to seek opportunities in areas where the return is high but the outcome is less predictable than in basic research.

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