A Decrease in the Real Interest Rate Will

question 219

Multiple Choice

A decrease in the real interest rate will

• A)cause consumers to spend less and save more.
• B)most likely increase consumer purchases of durable goods.
• C)most likely increase the reward to savings.
• D)most likely increase the cost of borrowing.
• E)most likely transfer wealth from borrowers to lenders.

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