Which of the Following Is Likely to Lead to Higher

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to lead to higher interest rates?

• A) a less positive economic outlook
• B) the end of a government program that provides taxpayers with additional incentives to invest in their retirement plans
• C) a decrease in asset prices
• D) a decrease in firms' expectations about the economy

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