The Effect of Monetary Policy on Long-Term Interest Rates Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

The effect of monetary policy on long-term interest rates is usually:

• A)larger than its effect on short-term interest rates.
• B)smaller than its effect on short-term interest rates.
• C)immediate, as long-term rates are closely linked to the cash rate.
• D)larger than its effect on short-term rates, but the effect occurs with a lag.

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