Lowering the Target for the Federal Funds Rate Is Unlikely

question 10

Multiple Choice

Lowering the target for the federal funds rate is unlikely to be effective in fighting a recession when a(n) ________ in the risk premium demanded by investors causes a ________ in interest rates.

• A) increase; rise
• B) increase; fall
• C) decrease; rise
• D) decrease; fall

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