A lower interest rate ______ the feasible set for borrowers and ______ the feasible set for lenders. decreases; increases
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This means that borrowers have a larger feasible set of options when it comes to taking out loans or financing purchases. With lower interest rates, borrowers can afford to take on larger loans or make bigger purchases without being burdened by high interest Show more…
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