The Zero Lower Bound Refers to the Situation That

question 25

Multiple Choice

The zero lower bound refers to the situation that

• A)the lowest the central bank can decrease the nominal policy rate is 0%.
• B)real interest rate is 0%.
• C)inflation rate is 0%.
• D)risk premium is 0%.

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