According to real business cycle theory, an increase in financial frictions might lead to ________, if ________.
A) a decrease in output; the rise in the credit spread causes a leftward shift of aggregate demand
B) a decrease in inflation; the disruption of capital markets results in a leftward shift of long-run aggregate supply
C) a decrease in output; the disruption of capital markets results in a leftward shift of long-run aggregate supply
D) a decrease in output; a decline in expected output causes a leftward shift of aggregate demand
Question 2
Of all financial intermediaries which holds the most assets?
A) pension funds
B) commercial banks
C) insurance companies
D) hedge funds