Suppose the Government Deficit Increases,but the Interest Rate Remains the Same.Which

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose the government deficit increases,but the interest rate remains the same.Which of the following things might have happened simultaneously to keep interest rates the same?

• A)The government reduces the amount that people may put into savings accounts on which the interest is tax exempt.
• B)Because they are optimistic about the future of the economy,firms desire to borrow more to purchase physical capital.
• C)Consumers decide to decrease consumption and work more.
• D)All of the above could explain why the interest rate would be unchanged.

Identify what Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) regulates and what it excludes.

Recognize the impact of mutual and material mistakes on the validity of contracts.

Discern the conditions under which contracts need to be in writing according to various legal stipulations.

Grasp the concept and implications of duress and undue influence in contract enforcement and rescission.

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Definitions:

General Merchandise

A category of goods that includes a wide range of products from apparel to home goods sold by retailers.

Discount Stores

are retail outlets that sell products at prices lower than those asked by traditional retail stores, often by selling in large volumes or foregoing some aspects of service.

Inflation

A broad escalation in prices coupled with a reduction in the purchasing power of currency.

Creditors

Individuals, businesses, or financial institutions that lend money or extend credit to others, expecting repayment in the future.