When There Is Deflation

question 74

Multiple Choice

When there is deflation:

• A) the central bank cannot push the real interest rate to zero.
• B) it has no effect on the output gap.
• C) it has no effect on the unemployment rate.
• D) there is a decline in real money.
• E) nominal interest rates are negative.

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