In Recessions, the Long-Term Expected Real Interest Rate Usually

question 57

Multiple Choice

In recessions, the long-term expected real interest rate usually

• A)rises.
• B)declines.
• C)stays unchanged.
• D)rises early in the recession; declines later in the recession.

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