To the extent that households are target savers who save to reach a specific goal, an increase in the interest rate ________ household saving and a decrease in the interest rate ________ household saving.

A. increases; decreases
B. does not affect; increases
C. increases; does not affect
D. decreases; increases


Answer: D

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