What were the factors that led to the adoption of modern monetary and fiscal policies

Read the event The Federal Reserve raises reserve requirements. What would likely result from this event? A. An economy would see a slight decrease in aggregate demand. B. Interest rates on loans decline. C. Consumer demand would increase thus increasing prices. D. Inflation would reach levels that are acceptable for full employment.

1. What are the political and economic limitations upon (a) fiscal policy and (b) monetary policy?   2. What are the implications of a liquidity trap for the Federal Reserve?

16. Which of the following is true? a. The Great Depression was caused in part by “the liquidity trap.” b. The Great Depression illustrated why the “Paradox of Thrift” is important for understanding the macroeconomy. c. The Great Depression proved that savings do not equal investment because of pessimistic animal spirits. d. The price system in the capital market (the real interest rate) was sabotaged by a structurally unsound central banking system. e. The Great Depression was caused in part by runaway greed among the business owners of the time.