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Chapter 8: Measures of Economic Activity

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Interest Rates<br />

• The cost <strong>of</strong> money<br />

• Low interest rates encourage spending<br />

(housing, cars, appliances) and therefore<br />

will increase consumption<br />

• High interest rates discourage consumer<br />

borrowing and depresses spending (less<br />

consumption)

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