Which of the Following Has Been the Most Likely Effect

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been the most likely effect of the Fed's credit policy?

• A) Banks and other financial institutions have taken more time to recover from the 2008-2009 financial meltdown.
• B) The federal funds rate and the discount rate have dropped to negative levels.
• C) The money multiplier and the link between the money supply and the economy have become unstable.
• D) The scope of asymmetric information problems in the banking industry has reduced.

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