During periods of high inflation creditors often raise interest rates to maintain the level of profits they had before inflation began to rise rapidly. Which of the following does NOT explain how this process may have a slowing effect on the
economy's growth

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts