What action would the Fed take to make interest rates fall?a. increase taxes b. increase the money supplyc. decrease the money supplyd. decrease taxes
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- Interest rates are influenced by the supply and demand for money. When the money supply increases, there is more money available, which can lead to lower interest rates as lenders compete for borrowers. Show more…
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