If the Bank Lending Channel Is Correct, a Credit Crunch

question 51

Multiple Choice

If the bank lending channel is correct, a credit crunch in bank lending should

• A)lower interest rates.
• B)be felt disproportionately by borrowers for whom transactions costs of nonbank finance are the highest.
• C)increase the money supply.
• D)lead to disintermediation.

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