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Explain how the following events would likely affect the relevant interest rate. a. A major bond-rating agency has improved the risk rating of a developing nation. b. The government has passed legislation requiring bank regulators to significantly increase the paperwork

Explain how the following events would likely affect the relevant interest rate.
a. A major bond-rating agency has improved the risk rating of a developing nation.
b. The government has passed legislation requiring bank regulators to significantly increase the paperwork required when a bank makes a loan.

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