An Increase in the Real Interest Rate Results in Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

An increase in the real interest rate results in which of the following?

• A) An increase in the demand for loanable funds.
• B) A decrease in the demand for loanable funds.
• C) An increase in the quantity of loanable funds supplied.
• D) Both B and C will occur as a result of an increase in the real interest rate.

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