Macroeconomics
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Chapter 24, Problem 8SPA
(a)
To determine
Identify the equilibrium real interest rate, investment, and private saving.
(b)
To determine
Identify the change in the real interest rate due to the changes in the planned savings.
(c)
To determine
Identify the change in the real interest rate due to the change in the planned savings.
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