Holding other factors constant, if new technology becomes available that allows machines to produce manufactured goods more quickly and with fewer defects, then the real interest rate will ________ and the equilibrium quantity of national saving and investment will ________.
A. increase; not change
B. decrease; increase
C. increase; increase
D. increase; decrease
Answer: C
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