Suppose consumers lose their faith in the banking system, and decide to start stuffing their money under their mattress rather than saving it in a bank or buying bonds. This will cause interest rates to _____ and the amount borrowed to _____   increase or decrease?

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Suppose consumers lose their faith in the banking system, and decide to start stuffing their money under their mattress rather than saving it in a bank or buying bonds. This will cause interest rates to _____ and the amount borrowed to _____

 

increase or decrease?

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