As the Price Level Increases, Consumers Increase Their Borrowing in Order

question 9

Multiple Choice

As the price level increases, consumers increase their borrowing in order to maintain purchasing power. As a result of this increased borrowing, the interest rate rises and investment falls. This is an example of:

• A) the interest rate effect.
• B) the real balance effect.
• C) the valuation effect of prices.
• D) the substitution effect.

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