Factors That Can Cause the Supply Curve for Bonds to Shift

question 54

Multiple Choice

Factors that can cause the supply curve for bonds to shift to the right include

• A) an expansion in overall economic activity.
• B) a decrease in expected inflation.
• C) a decrease in government deficits.
• D) a business cycle recession.

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