Assuming That Other Things Remain the Same, If the Government

question 44

Multiple Choice

Assuming that other things remain the same, if the government increases transfer payments to households, which of the following will most likely happen?

• A)Investment will rise.
• B)The rate of interest will rise.
• C)Public saving will rise.
• D)The market for loanable funds will be unaffected.

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