If the Budget Deficit Were Reduced

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the budget deficit were reduced,

• A)interest rates and investment would increase.
• B)interest rates would increase and investment would decrease.
• C)interest rates and investment would decrease.
• D)interest rates would decrease and investment would increase.

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