Which of the Following Would Most Likely Result from the Fed

question 214

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would most likely result from the Fed imposing negative nominal interest rates in response to a financial crisis and recession?

• A)The negative interest rates would stimulate massive borrowing and spending, triggering rapid inflation in the short term.
• B)It would signal trouble to financial markets, causing people to deposit more money in banks to enhance feelings of financial security.
• C)Banks would freeze customer accounts so that they couldn't withdraw money, inciting financial panic.
• D)Customers would withdraw deposits, banks would have less money to lend, and the money supply and aggregate demand would both fall.

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