A Higher Real Interest Rate Has Both Positive and Negative

question 233

Multiple Choice

A higher real interest rate has both positive and negative effects on saving;

• A) it increases the reward for saving,but decreases the amount people need to save each year to reach a specific target.
• B) it increases the reward for saving,and increases the amount people need to save each year to reach a specific target.
• C) it decreases the reward for saving,and decreases the amount people need to save each year to reach a specific target.
• D) it decreases the reward for saving,but increases the amount people need to save each year to reach a specific target.
• E) it initially increases,then decreases,the reward for saving,but decreases the amount people need to save each year to reach a specific target.

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