The Economist article, "Low interest rates leave savers with few good options", states that savers are likely to respond to low rates in one of the following three ways: Lincrease athletic activity, go back to school, or, spend more on entertainment O re-watch the movie Trading Places, invest in Treasury bills, or, move to Germany save more and spend less, set aside less money due to higher returns, or, decrease investments in risky assets save less and spend more, set aside more money to make up for low returns, or, increase investments in risky assets

The Economist article, "Low interest rates leave savers with few good options", states that savers are likely to respond to low rates in one of the following three ways: Lincrease athletic activity, go back to school, or, spend more on entertainment O re-watch the movie Trading Places, invest in Treasury bills, or, move to Germany save more and spend less, set aside less money due to higher returns, or, decrease investments in risky assets save less and spend more, set aside more money to make up for low returns, or, increase investments in risky assets

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter18: Savings,investment And The Financial System

Section: Chapter Questions

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