Multiple Choice
Which statement correctly describes the sequence that explains how an expansionary monetary policy impacts an economy?
A) The policy lowers interest rates; lower interest rates increase investment; and higher investment increases aggregate demand, which impacts output and the price level.
B) The policy lowers interest rates; lower interest rates discourage investment; and lower investment decreases aggregate demand, which impacts output and the price level.
C) The policy raises interest rates; higher interest rates reduce spending; and lower spending reduces aggregate demand, which impacts output and the price level.
D) The policy raises interest rates; higher interest rates attract more savings; and higher savings fuels investment growth, which raises aggregate demand, which impacts output and the price level.
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