If the Fed's Monetary Policy Causes a Substantial Increase in Interest

question 131

Multiple Choice

If the Fed's monetary policy causes a substantial increase in interest rates, what is the most likely impact on velocity?

• A)It will decrease.
• B)It will increase.
• C)It will remain constant.
• D)Velocity is unrelated to interest rates.

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