Figure 11-2 -Refer to Figure 11-2. by Shifting the Demand Curve from Demand

question 48

Multiple Choice

Figure 11-2
-Refer to Figure 11-2. By shifting the demand curve from D₁ to D₂, the Fed is attempting to

• A) contract the economy by increasing interest rates.
• B) expand the economy by increasing interest rates.
• C) contract the economy by decreasing interest rates.
• D) expand the economy by decreasing interest rates.

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