Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors would be most likely to lead to an increase in nominal interest rates?
A) Households reduce their consumption and increase their savings.
B) A new technology like the Internet has just been introduced,and it increases investment opportunities.
C) There is a decrease in expected inflation.
D) The economy falls into a recession.
E) The Federal Reserve decides to try to stimulate the economy.
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