Which of the Following Would Be LEAST Likely to Lower

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be LEAST likely to lower the interest rate that a bank offers a borrower?

• A)The expected inflation rate is expected to be low.
• B)The borrower is judged to have a low degree of risk.
• C)The number of borrowers seeking funds is low.
• D)The investment will be for a long period of time.

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