The Combination of a Decrease in the Discount Rate and Decrease

question 19

Multiple Choice

The combination of a decrease in the discount rate and decrease in the required reserve ratio will tend to result in:

• A)a lower loan volume issued by the commercial banking system.
• B)lower bond prices.
• C)increased unemployment in the short run.
• D)a decrease in investment.
• E)none of the above.

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