Monetary stimulus may be ineffective if

A. People usually respond to lower interest rates by consuming more goods and services.
B. The investment demand curve is inelastic.
C. Expectations of a boom cause the investment demand curve to shift to the right, offsetting interest rate effects that would stimulate the economy.
D. The investment demand curve is horizontal.


Answer: B

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