What Effect Does Restrictive Monetary Policy Have on Short-Term Real

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Multiple Choice

What effect does restrictive monetary policy have on short-term real interest rates?

• A) Restrictive monetary policy tends to push short-term interest rates upward.
• B) Restrictive monetary policy tends to push short-term interest rates downward.
• C) The effect of restrictive monetary policy on short-term interest rates is unpredictable.
• D) Restrictive monetary policy has no effect on short-term interest rates.

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