Higher Interest Rates Caused by an Increase in the Price

question 20

Multiple Choice

Higher interest rates caused by an increase in the price level creates:

• A) an indirect negative relationship between the price level and investment spending.
• B) an indirect positive relationship between the price level and investment spending.
• C) the incentive for firms to invest more in new factories.
• D) the incentive for individuals to spend more on consumption goods.

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