Keynes Argued That Monetary Policy Would Be Impotent During the Great

question 111

Multiple Choice

Keynes argued that monetary policy would be impotent during the Great Depression because a

• A)fall in interest rates would stimulate investment.
• B)fall in interest rates would not stimulate investment.
• C)rise in interest rates should not stimulate investment.
• D)rise in interest rates would stimulate investment.

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