Ans: A ) The cost of borrowing decreases and the consumption function shifts up.
Explanation:
When the interest rate decreases then the cost of borrowing decreases . As a result both investment and consumption function shifts up or forward. Opposite will be the case when interest rate increases. It means , people will consume less and save more when interest rate increases. It also increases the cost of borrowing.
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