Which of the Following Prevented the Fed from Reducing Long-Term

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following prevented the Fed from reducing long-term real interest rates during the financial crisis of 2007-2009?

• A) an increase in expected inflation
• B) an increase in the risk premium
• C) the collapse in the housing market
• D) the failure of the federal funds rate to respond to monetary policy

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