An Increase in the Budget Deficit

question 147

Multiple Choice

An increase in the budget deficit

• A)reduces investment because the interest rate rises.
• B)reduces investment because the interest rate falls.
• C)raises investment because the interest rate rises.
• D)raises investment because the interest rate falls.

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