The interest rate is determined by... a) Financial markets and do not affect the market for goods and services b) Markets for goods and services and do not affect financial markets c) Financial markets and affect investment (I) so that it will affect the market for goods and services d) The market for goods and services and affects investment (I) so that it will affect the financial market

The interest rate is determined by... a) Financial markets and do not affect the market for goods and services b) Markets for goods and services and do not affect financial markets c) Financial markets and affect investment (I) so that it will affect the market for goods and services d) The market for goods and services and affects investment (I) so that it will affect the financial market

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter6: Saving And Investing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26AA

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