Suppose That Real Interest Rates in the U

question 115

Multiple Choice

Suppose that real interest rates in the U.S. rise relative to real interest rates in other countries. This increase would make foreigners

• A)more willing to purchase U.S.bonds, so U.S.net capital outflow would fall.
• B)more willing to purchase U.S.bonds, so U.S.net capital outflow would rise.
• C)less willing to purchase U.S.bonds, so U.S.net capital outflow would fall.
• D)less willing to purchase U.S.bonds, so U.S.net capital outflow would rise.

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