Assume there are no investment projects in the economy that yield an expected rate of return of 25 percent or more. But suppose there are $10 billion of investment projects yielding expected returns of at least 20 percent; another $10 billion yielding at least 15 percent; another $10 billion yielding at least 10 percent; and so forth. What will be the equilibrium level of aggregate investment if the real interest rate is 10%? Your Answer:

Assume there are no investment projects in the economy that yield an expected rate of return of 25 percent or more. But suppose there are $10 billion of investment projects yielding expected returns of at least 20 percent; another $10 billion yielding at least 15 percent; another $10 billion yielding at least 10 percent; and so forth. What will be the equilibrium level of aggregate investment if the real interest rate is 10%? Your Answer:

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