The Liquidity Trap Refers to the Situation Where

question 52

Multiple Choice

The liquidity trap refers to the situation where

• A)the Fed adds excess reserves to the banking system, but it has minimal positive effect on lending, investment, or aggregate demand.
• B)excessive consumer debt limits the growth in consumer spending necessary to bring the economy out of recession.
• C)the public debt is so large that federal borrowing drives up interest rates and discourages private sector spending.
• D)a financial crisis causes a run on banks and the elimination of billions in excess reserves.

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