2.1.3 - Interest
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Define 'interest'.
💡 Hint: Think about the percentage that lenders charge.
What is the principal in a loan?
💡 Hint: It's the starting amount before interest.
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What is the primary function of interest?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of interest.
True or False: Increasing interest rates usually leads to decreased consumer spending.
💡 Hint: Think about how purchases are affected by loan costs.
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Analyze the effect of a sudden increase in interest rates on consumer behavior and business investments.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and long-term effects emerging from changes in spending.
Propose a monetary policy strategy involving interest rates to stimulate an economy in recession.
💡 Hint: Think of how businesses and consumers would react to this change.
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