Which of the Following Factors Would Be Most Likely to Lead

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would be most likely to lead to an increase in interest rates in the economy?

• A) Households reduce their consumption and increase their savings.
• B) The Federal Reserve decides to try to stimulate the economy.
• C) There is a decrease in expected inflation.
• D) The economy falls into a recession.
• E) Most businesses decide to modernize and expand their manufacturing capacity, and to install new equipment to reduce labor costs.

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