One Purpose of Interest-Rate Ceilings Was To

question 110

Multiple Choice

One purpose of interest-rate ceilings was to:

• A)establish a ceiling on bank profits.
• B)establish a floor on bank profits.
• C)encourage competition in other areas.
• D)eliminate the need for the FDIC.
• E)reduce the chance of bank failures.

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