One Role of the Interest Rate Is to

question 201

Multiple Choice

One role of the interest rate is to

• A) allocate capital to its most efficient uses.
• B) redistribute income from the wealthy to the poor.
• C) reduce the rate of inflation by encouraging government borrowing.
• D) discourage saving and encourage current consumption.

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