According to Liquidity Preference Theory,the Slope of the Money Demand

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to liquidity preference theory,the slope of the money demand curve is explained as follows:

• A)Interest rates rise as the Fed reduces the quantity of money demanded.
• B)Interest rates fall as the Fed reduces the supply of money.
• C)People will want to hold less money as the cost of holding it falls.
• D)People will want to hold more money as the cost of holding it falls.

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