A Larger Budget Deficit

question 124

Multiple Choice

A larger budget deficit

• A)raises the interest rate and investment.
• B)reduces the interest rate and investment.
• C)raises the interest rate and reduces investment.
• D)reduces the interest rate and raises investment.

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