Interest rate increases have a ________ impact on the residential home construction industry and a ________ effect on industries that produce consumer necessities such as prescription drugs or basic grocery items.

A. negative; negligible
B. positive; negligible
C. positive; negative
D. negative; positive


Answer: A

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