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Prelims 2014 · Economy · Question 41

If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will

  1. decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy
  2. increase the tax collection of the Government
  3. increase the investment expenditure in the economy
  4. increase the total savings in the economy

Answer

increase the investment expenditure in the economy

  • (a) Decrease the consumption expenditure: Lower interest rates generally discourage saving and can encourage borrowing, so consumption usually does not decrease. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Increase the tax collection of the Government: Tax collection depends on income, production, and tax policy; a fall in interest rate does not directly ensure higher tax revenue. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Increase the investment expenditure: Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing, making firms more willing to invest. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Increase the total savings: Lower interest rates reduce returns on savings, so savings generally do not increase. Verdict: Incorrect.
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