As the Interest Rate Decreases, the Quantity of Money People

question 138

Multiple Choice

As the interest rate decreases, the quantity of money people will hold:

• A) decreases.
• B) increases.
• C) stays the same.
• D) rises and then falls.
• E) falls and then rises.

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