In 2009, the U. S. government’s budget deficit increased substantially. Other things the same, this means the a. supply of loanable funds shifted to the right. b. supply of loanable funds shifted to the left. c. demand for loanable funds shifted to the right. d. demand for loanable funds shifted to the left.

b. supply of loanable funds shifted to the left.

Explanation:

In 2009, the U.S. government’s budget deficit increased substantially. Other things the same, this means the supply of loanable funds shifted to the left indicating that the people weren't willing to save as a result of low interest rates.

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i'ts proportional. if the inflation rate is 12% for example, the cpi will be 12% less.

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