Which of the Following Will Increase the Real Interest Rate

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the real interest rate?

• A)an increase in the supply of loanable funds
• B)an increase in household saving
• C)an increase in the demand for loanable funds
• D)an increase in the budget surplus

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