The Short-Run Effect of Lowering the Federal Funds Rate

question 157

Multiple Choice

The short-run effect of lowering the federal funds rate

• A) raises the price level and increases real GDP.
• B) raises the price level and decreases real GDP.
• C) lowers the price level and increases real GDP.
• D) lowers the price level and decreases real GDP.

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