If the Fed Believes There Has Been a Positive Wealth

question 167

Multiple Choice

If the Fed believes there has been a positive wealth effect, it will want to

• A)raise interest rates to reduce inflationary pressure.
• B)raise interest rates to reduce prices.
• C)lower interest rates to increase potential GDP.
• D)lower interest rates to offset the increase in wealth.
• E)raise interest rates to encourage saving and investment.

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