Which of the following is likely to have the largest effect on spending? O A. A change in expected future one-year real interest rates O B. A change in the current one-year real interest rate O C. Both will have the same effect on spending. D. Neither will have any effect on spending.

Which of the following is likely to have the largest effect on spending? O A. A change in expected future one-year real interest rates O B. A change in the current one-year real interest rate O C. Both will have the same effect on spending. D. Neither will have any effect on spending.

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Chapter8: Aggregate Demand And The Powerful Consumer

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