Which of the Following Describes the Relationship Between Interest Rates

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the relationship between interest rates and interest-sensitive goods, such as housing?

• A) As interest rates decline, the demand for interest-sensitive goods increases.
• B) As interest rates decline, the demand for interest-sensitive goods decreases.
• C) As interest rates increase, the demand for interest-sensitive goods increases, driving prices upward.
• D) As interest rates increase, the demand for interest-sensitive goods decreases, driving prices upward.

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