Which of the following would cause the demand for loanable funds to increase?

a) A reduction in consumer confidence that causes people to save more.
b) A new investment tax credit for businesses to expand.
c) A major sporting event in town that causes people to withdrawl money from their bank accounts.
d) A reduction in government spending.

Ans: b) A new investment tax credit for businesses to expand.

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