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

question 37

Multiple Choice

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

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

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