If U.S. interest rates are rise relative to foreign interest rates, in the foreign exchange market the demand for U.S. dollars will decrease

If there is no Ricardo-Barro effect, an increase in the government budget deficit

A) lowers the equilibrium real interest rate. B) decreases the demand for loanable funds. C) increases the supply of loanable funds. D) decreases the supply of loanable funds. E) raises the equilibrium real interest rate.

Which of the following is most likely to increase productivity growth, as measured using GDP statistics?

a. Reduced capital formation b. Decreased human capital c. Increased research and development d. Increased government regulation e. Higher price of a raw material