If the Fed Is Concerned About Inflation, Its Actions_{--------------------} Long-Term

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the Fed is concerned about inflation, its actions_{--------------------} long-term interest rates so that investment_{--------------------} and net exports _{--------------------}.

• A)lower; decreases; decrease
• B)raise; decreases; decrease
• C)lower; increases; decrease
• D)raise; increases; increase
• E)lower; increases; increase

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