The Financial Friction

question 103

Multiple Choice

The financial friction:

• A) is equal to zero when the economy is in its long-run equilibrium.
• B) is negative in Japan.
• C) lowers the borrowing rate below the nominal federal funds rate.
• D) is equal to the rate of inflation.
• E) is lower in uncertain economic situations.

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