Essentials of Economics 7th Edition by Gregory Mankiw

Exercise 8

Suppose that Intel is considering building a new chipmaking factory.
a. Assuming that Intel needs to borrow money in the bond market, why would an increase in interest rates affect Intel's decision about whether to build the factory?
b. If Intel has enough of its own funds to finance the new factory without borrowing, would an increase in interest rates still affect Intel's decision about whether to build the factory? Explain.