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Changes in Interest Rates Result in Both an Income Effect

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Changes in interest rates result in both an income effect and a substitution effect. What does the empirical evidence suggest about their relative strengths? Morever, what is the likely effect on consumption? You may also wish to comment on what is happening to the income effect over time and what is driving this change.


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