An Increase in the Domestic Interest Rate Relative to Other

question 276

Multiple Choice

An increase in the domestic interest rate relative to other interest rates should

• A)increase investment spending.
• B)decrease consumption spending.
• C)decrease government spending.
• D)increase net exports.
• E)decrease the exchange rate.

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