The Wealth or Real Balances Effect Indicates That

question 119

Multiple Choice

The wealth or real balances effect indicates that

• A)a higher interest rate will increase the real value of many financial assets and therefore cause an increase is spending
• B)a higher interest rate will decrease the real value of many financial assets and therefore cause a decline in spending
• C)an increase in the price level will increase the demand for money,increase interest rates,and reduce consumption and increase spending
• D)a lower interest rate will increase the real value of many financial assets and therefore cause an increase in spending

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