What Impact Would the Fed's Raising the Interest Rate Have

question 56

Multiple Choice

What impact would the Fed's raising the interest rate have on any inflationary pressure in the economy?

• A) An increase in interest rates decreases the money demand, which could slow increases in the price level.
• B) An increase in interest rates increases the money supply, which could cause the price level to increase.
• C) An increase in interest rates decreases the exchange rate, which causes net exports to rise, generating inflation.
• D) An increase in interest rates increases real GDP, which creates inflation in an economy.

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