Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions .
Exhibit: Monetary Policy 2
-(Exhibit: Monetary Policy 2) By shifting the supply curve from S₁ to S₂, the Fed is exercising

• A) expansionary monetary policy in order to lower interest rates.
• B) expansionary monetary policy in order to increase interest rates.
• C) contractionary monetary policy in order to increase interest rates.
• D) contractionary monetary policy in order to lower interest rates.

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