One would expect the price of a share of stock to fall if

A. expected dividends paid on the stock rise.
B. the risk of the business falls.
C. the interest rate rises.
D. the economy expands.


Answer: C

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A. a small percentage change in price will cause a larger percentage change in quantity demanded. B. a small percentage change in price will cause virtually no change in quantity demanded. C. a large percentage change in price will cause a smaller change in quantity demanded. D. any percentage change in price will cause an almost immediate response in quantity demanded.

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