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Monetary Policy: The Federal Reserve

Question 8 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

If the domino effect occurs as a result of changes in the money supply, what will most likely happen as an immediate result of interest rates being increased?

Answer
A
Borrowing will decrease.
B
Investing will decrease.
C
Inflation will increase.
D
Liquidity will increase.

Explanation

When interest rates increase, loans become more expensive for households and businesses. As a result, they are less likely to borrow, so borrowing will decrease. Higher rates may also reduce investment, but the most direct immediate effect listed is decreased borrowing.

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