Which of the Following Properly Describes the Interest-Rate Effect

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properly describes the interest-rate effect?

• A)A higher price level leads to higher money demand;higher money demand leads to higher interest rates;a higher interest rate increases the quantity of goods and services demanded.
• B)A higher price level leads to higher money demand;higher money demand leads to lower interest rates;a higher interest rate reduces the quantity of goods and services demanded.
• C)A lower price level leads to lower money demand;lower money demand leads to lower interest rates;a lower interest rate reduces the quantity of goods and services demanded.
• D)A lower price level leads to lower money demand;lower money demand leads to lower interest rates;a lower interest rate increases the quantity of goods and services demanded.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated or altered to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Confound

To cause confusion by mixing up or failing to distinguish between different elements or variables.

Masked Variable

A variable that influences a study's outcome indirectly by affecting other variables, not easily identifiable.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or used to induce psychological benefits purely through belief.