Question

Refer to the Article Summary. Implementing a negative interest rate policy, as is discussed in the article summary, would be designed to ________ the price level and ________ real GDP.

Answer 1

Answer:

Refer to the Article Summary. Implementing a negative interest rate policy, as is discussed in the article summary, would be designed to ___lower_____ the price level and ___improve_____ real GDP.

Explanation:

The Fed will consider negative interest rates when it wants to increase borrowing and lending during economic recessions.  The effects of a negative interest rate are the reduction of the cost of borrowing economy-wide and the increase of economic activity.  The increased economic activity will be achieved through increased investments and increased consumption spending.  Thus, banks and consumers are encouraged to lend and borrow more money so that the economy can spend its way out of recession.