The purpose of the corn laws was to a) encourage imports and discourage exports, and thus keep the price of food low. b) encourage both exports and imports in order to integrate the british economy with the rest of europe. c) discourage both imports and exports in order to promote economic self-sufficiency in britain. d) discourage imports and encourage exports, and thus keep the price of food high.

Question 18 multiple choice worth 3 points) (american money lo 4 hc) suppose the federal reserve raises interest rates. which of the following predicts the most likely results? the money supply will decrease, meaning that banks will give fewer loans and prices for goods and services will fall. the money supply will decrease, meaning that more people will buy goods and services and prices will rise, the money supply will increase, meaning that banks will give more loans and more businesses can open and hire workers. the money supply will increase, meaning that prices will rise and businesses will not hire many workers. i will mark the brainliest