Long-Term Interest Rates May Not Closely Follow Short-Term Interest Rates

question 33

Multiple Choice

Long-term interest rates may not closely follow short-term interest rates if

• A)People prefer to hold transactions accounts over cash.
• B)The required reserve ratio decreases.
• C)Lenders are reluctant to make loans.

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