When the Credit Spread Rises,an Effective Policy Response Might Be

question 57

Multiple Choice

When the credit spread rises,an effective policy response might be to ________.

• A)lower the real interest rate on safe assets
• B)prevent the real federal funds rate from falling below zero
• C)pursue nonconventional monetary policies to restore the functioning of financial markets
• D)announce swift and stern action against those responsible for the financial disruption

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