Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Explanation of Japan's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely explanation of Japan's very low market interest rates in the early 2000s?

• A) expected deflation
• B) an increasing budget deficit
• C) an increasing trade surplus
• D) an increase in corporate profits

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