Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 104

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Figure: A Money Market) Refer to Figure: A Money Market.Holding the money supply constant,which reason might cause the equilibrium interest rate to decrease to i₁?

• A) The inflation rate rises to historically high levels.
• B) Higher payroll taxes cause employers to pay workers cash under the table.
• C) A recession decreases real GDP.
• D) There is a significant increase in the stock market.

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