According to the IS Curve, When Interest Rates Rise, ________

question 102

Multiple Choice

According to the IS curve, when interest rates rise, ________ and ________.

• A) governments borrow less; firms produce less
• B) firms and households borrow more; firms produce less
• C) firms and households borrow less; firms produce less
• D) firms and households borrow more; firms produce more
• E) firms and households borrow more; governments produce more

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