When the Fed Substantially Increased the Reserves of the Banking

question 97

Multiple Choice

When the fed substantially increased the reserves of the banking system and short-term interest rates fell to near zero during 2009-2012, which of the following occurred?

• A) Nominal GDP grew rapidly.
• B) The velocity of the M1 and M2 money supplies decreased sharply.
• C) The rate of inflation increased sharply.
• D) The S&P 500 index of stock prices declined substantially.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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