An Increase in the Interest Rate,other Things Equal,would

question 147

Multiple Choice

An increase in the interest rate,other things equal,would

• A)have no effect on investment
• B)increase the amount invested since the rate of return would be lower
• C)increase the amount invested because income would rise
• D)reduce the amount invested because the opportunity costs of investing would be higher
• E)increase the amount invested because the rate of return would be higher

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