Which of the Following Decreases the Demand for Loanable Funds

question 156

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decreases the demand for loanable funds and shifts the demand for loanable funds curve leftward?

• A) the real interest rate rises
• B) the economy experiences a recession
• C) technology that increases productivity is introduced
• D) an economy experiences a rapid increase in population
• E) wealth decreases

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