Which of the Following Would Cause a Leftward Shift in the Investment

question 272

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause a leftward shift in the investment function?

• A)technological progress
• B)a reduction in the rate of interest
• C)optimistic expectations about business conditions
• D)an increase in business taxes

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