A Rise in the Real Interest Rate in Canada May

question 53

Multiple Choice

A rise in the real interest rate in Canada may be expected to lower demand for Canadian goods through each of these channels EXCEPT

• A) raising the borrowing cost and discouraging spending on consumer durables.
• B) raising the borrowing costs and discouraging investment on fixed capital.
• C) raising the borrowing costs and discouraging residential investment.
• D) raising the value of the domestic currency and discouraging net exports.
• E) raising the value of the domestic currency and discouraging imports.

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