The Purpose of a Restrictive Monetary Policy Is to

question 140

Multiple Choice

The purpose of a restrictive monetary policy is to

• A) alleviate recessions.
• B) raise interest rates and restrict the availability of bank credit.
• C) increase aggregate demand and GDP.
• D) increase investment spending.

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