Which of the Following Factors Would Not Be Expected to Affect

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would not be expected to affect the nominal interest rate?

• A) the supply of loanable funds
• B) the demand for loanable funds
• C) the coupon rate on previously issued government bonds
• D) the expected rate of inflation
• E) government spending and borrowing

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