The Purpose of Contractionary Monetary Policy Is to

question 56

Multiple Choice

The purpose of contractionary monetary policy is to

• A) alleviate recessions.
• B) raise interest rates and restrict the availability of bank credit.
• C) shift the expenditure line upward.
• D) increase investment spending.
• E) decrease tax rates.

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