The objective of Operation Twist was to:

A. stimulate aggregate demand by lowering long-term interest rates.
B. stimulate aggregate demand by lowering short-term interest rates.
C. reduce inflationary pressure by raising long-term interest rates.
D. reduce inflationary pressure by raising short-term interest rates.


A. stimulate aggregate demand by lowering long-term interest rates.

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A) Net exports are positive. B) Domestic investment must be greater than national saving. C) Private saving is greater than public saving. D) Capital outflows are greater than capital inflows.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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