The Money Demand Curve Has a Negative Slope Because

question 169

Multiple Choice

The money demand curve has a negative slope because

• A)lower interest rates cause households and firms to switch from money to financial assets.
• B)lower interest rates cause households and firms to switch from financial assets to money.
• C)lower interest rates cause households and firms to switch from money to stocks.
• D)lower interest rates cause households and firms to switch from money to bonds.

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