In the short run, in which of the following ways is an expansionary monetary policy most likely to cause the real interest rate and the value of the domestic currency to change?

a. increase; increase
b. increase; decrease
c. no change; decrease
d. decrease; increase
e. decrease; decrease

Answer: e. decrease; decrease

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