When the Rate of Interest in the Economy Falls, There

question 294

Multiple Choice

When the rate of interest in the economy falls, there will be

• A) an increase in the market price of existing bonds.
• B) a decrease in the transaction demand for money.
• C) less investment by businesses.
• D) an increase in nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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