The Zero-Lower-Bound Problem Develops When ________

question 8

Multiple Choice

The zero-lower-bound problem develops when ________.

• A) real interest rates fall close to zero.
• B) nominal interest rates fall close to zero.
• C) the difference between real and nominal interest rates approaches zero.
• D) the sum of real and nominal interest rates approaches zero.

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