One Problem for Economic Stability Is That in a Period

question 183

Multiple Choice

One problem for economic stability is that in a period of inflation,

• A)banks will be tempted to increase lending in order to increase profits.
• B)banks will be tempted to decrease lending in order to increase profits.
• C)profit-oriented banks will tend to hold excess reserves and decrease the money supply.
• D)deposits will decrease and banks will have to reduce lending.

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