During 2001-2004, the Fed injected additional reserves into the banking system, which reduced the federal funds rate and other short-term interest rates. Other things constant, what is the most likely short-run impact of this policy? an increase in the rate of unemployment a reduction in the growth of employment an increase in aggregate demand and real GDP Oa reduction in the long-run rate of inflation

During 2001-2004, the Fed injected additional reserves into the banking system, which reduced the federal funds rate and other short-term interest rates. Other things constant, what is the most likely short-run impact of this policy? an increase in the rate of unemployment a reduction in the growth of employment an increase in aggregate demand and real GDP Oa reduction in the long-run rate of inflation

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

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Chapter9: The Financial Markets And The Economy: The Tail That Wags The Dog

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