Which of the Following Is an Appropriate Policy for a Central

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an appropriate policy for a central bank to follow if the economy is plagued with deflation?

• A)increasing the target interest rate on overnight loans
• B)using contractionary monetary policy to drive up interest rates
• C)consistently pursuing policy to promote the credibility of the central bank
• D)gradually raising the required reserve rate

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