The Demand for Money Curve Slopes Downward Because a Rise

question 49

Multiple Choice

The demand for money curve slopes downward because a rise in the nominal interest rate ________ the opportunity cost of holding money and therefore ________ the quantity of money demanded.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases
• E) increases; does not change

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