Other Things Equal, an Increase in the Z Factors ________

question 129

Multiple Choice

Other things equal, an increase in the Z factors ________ the equilibrium interest rate and ________ equilibrium output.

• A) increases; increases
• B) increases; decreases
• C) decreases; increases
• D) decreases; decreases

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