Why Is Monetary Policy More Effective in an Open Economy

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why is monetary policy more effective in an open economy than in a closed economy?

• A)Trade deficits affect exchange rates, which can offset adverse interest rate effects.
• B)Borrowers can choose to use foreign capital, so that interest rate effects are stronger than expected.
• C)Interest rate changes affect exchange rates, so that capital flows reinforce the effect of monetary policy.
• D)Banks can choose to lend to foreigners, so that interest rate effects are essentially nullified.