Which of the Following Is Inconsistent with the View That

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is inconsistent with the view that Fed monetary policy was excessively expansionary during 2010-2013?

• A) Short-term interest rates that were near zero throughout these years.
• B) A rapid increase in the monetary base throughout these years.
• C) A tripling of Fed asset holdings from less than $1 trillion in 2008 to approximately $3 trillion in 2012.
• D) Growth of nominal GDP during 2010-2012 at a rate similar to that of recent decades.

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