When the Economy Is Caught in a Liquidity Trap, Expansionary

question 27

Multiple Choice

When the economy is caught in a liquidity trap, expansionary monetary policy will

• A)result in inflation.
• B)result in a significant contraction in economic activity.
• C)result in a significant expansion of economic activity.
• D)have little impact on the economy.

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