The Fed Decreases Money Supply

question 277

Multiple Choice

The Fed decreases money supply. In this case, the time lag problem of monetary policy may

• A) increase the velocity of money in the short run.
• B) increase real GDP in the short run.
• C) decrease the velocity of money in the short run.
• D) none of the above

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