An Increase in the Real Interest Rate Does Which of the Following

question 159

Multiple Choice

An increase in the real interest rate does which of the following?

• A)reduces the demand for loanable funds
• B)reduces saving
• C)reduces consumption spending
• D)increases the demand for loanable funds

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Definitions:

Inventories

Stock of goods or materials held by a company, intended for sale or used in production processes.

Financial Ratios

Quantitative measures derived from financial statement analysis used by stakeholders to evaluate a company's financial performance and health.

AFN Formula

The Additional Funds Needed (AFN) formula is used to determine the additional amount of external financing a company will need for future growth and expansion.

Capital Intensity Ratio

The dollar amount of assets required to produce a dollar of sales. The capital intensity ratio is the reciprocal of the total assets turnover ratio.