Which situation best illustrates an adverse monetary policy transmission effect on investment?
Correct answer: A. Higher interest rates make borrowing for capital projects more expensive
- A. Higher interest rates make borrowing for capital projects more expensive
- B. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of financing new machinery
- C. Higher household income increases demand for consumer goods
- D. Lower import prices reduce the cost of foreign raw materials
Explanation
When monetary tightening raises interest rates, firms face a higher cost of borrowing and may cancel or delay investment projects. This is one channel through which monetary policy affects aggregate demand. The second option describes the opposite transmission effect.
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