Which Factor Will Increase the Demand for Loanable Funds

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which factor will increase the demand for loanable funds?

• A) a change in the tax law to exempt savings from taxation
• B) expansion of social insurance to cover more fully the cost of retirement
• C) a general business recession that produces high rates of unemployment
• D) a technological advance that increases returns on investments

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Definitions:

Accretion Expense

Accretion expense relates to the gradual increase in the liability amount in an accretion bond or the process of asset value increase over time.

Operating Item

Expenses or revenues that arise from the primary operations of a company.

Asset Retirement Obligation

A legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset, where the liability is recognized in the period in which it incurs.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible

Non-physical assets without a fixed life and which do not amortize, such as trademarks or brand names, that have potential value as long as they are used by the company.