The Real-Balances Effect Indicates That

Multiple Choice

The real-balances effect indicates that

A) an increase in the price level will increase the demand for money, increase interest rates, and reduce consumption and investment spending.
B) a lower price level will decrease the real value of many financial assets and therefore reduce spending.
C) a higher price level will increase the real value of many financial assets and therefore increase spending.
D) a higher price level will decrease the real value of many financial assets and therefore reduce spending.