The supply of bonds curve slopes upwards because
A) at higher prices, bonds pay higher interest which makes them more attractive to suppliers.
B) lower prices raises the cost of borrowing which makes them less attractive to suppliers.
C) at lower prices, bonds pay higher interest which makes them more attractive to suppliers.
D) higher prices raise the cost of borrowing which makes them less attractive to suppliers.
Ans: B) lower prices raises the cost of borrowing which makes them less attractive to suppliers.
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