Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason That Interest

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason that interest rates remained low despite high budget deficits following the financial crisis?

• A) increased demand for U.S. government bonds
• B) the perceived riskiness of alternative investments such as stocks
• C) low interest rates on corporate bonds and similar short-term assets
• D) increases in expected inflation

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