Question

If a country's nominal interest rate is zero, then Group of answer choices the country's economy is in a liquidity trap. monetary policy is likely to be very effective in stimulating the economy. exchange rates with other countries are likely to increase. exchange rates with other countries are likely to decline. the country's economy has achieved monetary equilibrium.

Answer 1

the country's economy is in a liquidity trap.

Step-by-step explanation:

A liquidity trap exists when interest rate are close to or equal to zero.

When there is a liquidity trap, expansionary monetary supply would not work because people would prefer to hold cash due to the believe that a negative economic event is about to occur e.g. deflation

When there is a liquidity trap, individuals prefer to save their monies rather than buy bonds

Liquidity trap was first discovered by John M. Keynes

Solutions to liquidity trap

1. Policies that would make savings less attractive

2, Increased government spending

Liquidity trap occurred in Japan in the 1990s and this led to a deflation