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If people expect interest rates to rise in the future, how will they change the quantity of money they demand? Explain your answer. LO8
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Generally, when interest rates are high, people prefer to hold less money because they can earn more by saving or investing it. Conversely, when interest rates are low, the opportunity cost of holding money is lower, so people are more inclined to hold onto it. Show more…
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