Falling stock prices decrease investment because
A. interest rates are lower.
B. firms can raise less money per share of stock sold.
C. falling stock prices guarantee a decreased level of retained earnings.
D. the falling prices decrease firm profits and makes investment out of retained earnings harder.
Answer: B
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