Which of the following factors would be most likely to lead to an increase in interest rates in the economy?

A. Households reduce their consumption and increase their savings.
B. The Federal Reserve decides to try to stimulate the economy.
C. There is a decrease in expected inflation.
D. The economy falls into a recession.
E. Most businesses decide to modernize and expand their manufacturing capacity, and to install new equipment to reduce labor costs.


Answer: E

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