When Drawn Against the Real Interest Rate,the Output Demand Curve

question 23

Multiple Choice

When drawn against the real interest rate,the output demand curve unambiguously shifts to the right if

• A) current capital decreases.
• B) current total factor productivity decreases.
• C) future total factor productivity decreases.
• D) current or future taxes increase.

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