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Which statement best describes the effects of low and high interest rates on the economy?

Low interest rates encourage consumers to borrow and spend, while high interest rates encourage saving.

High interest rates discourage consumers from investing, while low interest rates encourage investment.

High interest rates encourage consumers to borrow and spend, while low interest rates encourage saving.

Low interest rates encourage consumers to invest, while high interest rates discourage investment.

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What explains the difference between retail and commercial banking?

Commercial banks loan money to small businesses, while retail banks loan money to large corporations.

Retail banks loan money to small businesses, while commercial banks loan money to large corporations.

Commercial banks help small businesses make capital purchases, while retail banks help big businesses invest.

Retail banks help big businesses make capital purchases, while commercial banks help consumers invest.

Banks pay interest to customers through a

savings account.

credit card account.

mortgage account.

401k account.

Bank deposits help the nation’s economy by

providing protection for consumers from theft.

giving banks the money to loan and invest.

providing protection for banks on investments.

giving consumers the ability to save money.

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