Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement Relative to Retained

question 327

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRUE statement relative to retained earnings and investment?

• A) Lower interest rates stimulate borrowing for investment, but have no effect on the use of retained earnings for investment spending.
• B) Lower interest rates stimulate borrowing for investment, but discourage the use of retained earnings for investment.
• C) Lower interest rates reduce the opportunity cost of retained earnings, stimulating the use of these funds in investment.
• D) Lower interest rates have no effect on investment spending at all because investment spending is autonomous.

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