Multiple Choice
A liquidity trap occurs when:
A) a bank is short of reserves and must stop making new loans.
B) the money multiplier falls enough to offset the effect of increases in reserves.
C) the Fed buys reserves from banks, driving up the interest rate.
D) the interest rate is below the inflation rate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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