When an Economy Is in a Deflationary Spiral, and Nominal

question 34

Multiple Choice

When an economy is in a deflationary spiral, and nominal interest rates are close to zero, it may be necessary:

• A) for the Fed to print money.
• B) to raise taxes.
• C) to cut unemployment insurance.
• D) to lay off government workers.
• E) to conduct contractionary monetary policy.

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