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*economics*

How do changes in the discount rate affect economic behavior?
A. Raising the discount rate makes individuals less likely to borrow
money
B. Lowering the discount rate encourages banks to keep more money
in reserve.
C. Raising the discount rate prevents investors from buying treasury
securities
D. Lowering the discount rate makes businesses less likely to hire
new employees

*economics* How do changes in the discount rate affect economic behavior? A. Raising-example-1
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Answer: A. Raising the discount rate makes individuals less likely to borrow money

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