A decrease in the demand for loanable funds would most likely be caused by a(n):

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When expected business opportunities decrease, businesses are less likely to borrow funds to invest in those opportunities. As a result, the demand for loanable funds decreases. A decrease in market interest rates (choice A) is likely to increase the demand for loanable funds, as borrowing becomes cheaper. A decrease in corporate income tax rates (choice B) may increase businesses' profits and ability to repay loans, but it is less likely to directly affect their borrowing decisions. An increase in expected business opportunities (choice C) is likely to increase the demand for loanable funds, as businesses seek to finance new ventures.

A Decrease in the Demand for Loanable Funds Would Most