Which Circumstance Would Be Most Likely to Lead to Higher

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which circumstance would be most likely to lead to higher interest rates on all debt securities in the economy?

• A)Households start saving a larger percentage of their income.
• B)The economy moves from a boom to a recession.
• C)The level of inflation begins to decline.
• D)With expansion plans, corporate increase their demand for capital.

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