The Interest-Rate Effect Is Described as an Increase in the Price

question 55

Multiple Choice

The interest-rate effect is described as an increase in the price level which:

• A)raises the interest rate, thereby reducing government spending.
• B)lowers the interest rate, thereby reducing government spending.
• C)raises the interest rate, thereby reducing investment and consumption spending.
• D)lowers the interest rate, thereby reducing investment and consumption spending.

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