Quantitative Easing in 2009 and 2010 Was Criticized for Its

question 175

Multiple Choice

Quantitative easing in 2009 and 2010 was criticized for its likely effect on

• A)bringing down GDP growth.
• B)raising the unemployment rate further.
• C)causing high inflation.
• D)raising the value of the U.S.dollar against other currencies.
• E)lowering interest rates further.

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The Spread

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IPO

Initial Public Offering, the process by which a private company goes public by selling its stocks to the general public for the first time.

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