Suppose an Increase in Interest Rates Causes Rising Unemployment and Falling

question 30

Multiple Choice

Suppose an increase in interest rates causes rising unemployment and falling output. To counter this, the Federal Reserve would

• A)increase government spending.
• B)increase the money supply.
• C)decrease government spending.
• D)decrease the money supply.

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