A downward movement along the investment demand curve would be caused by a(n):

A. increase in the expected rate of return on investment caused by an increase in business confidence.
B. decrease in the expected rate of return on investment caused by a decrease in business confidence.
C. increase in the rate of interest.
D. decrease in the rate of interest.


Answer: D

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