" Their value is inversely related to the level of investment.
The LIBOR (LYE-bor) is a common international standard for these entities. In the United States, these entities come in forms such as the "discount" one. When these are too lax, monetary policy becomes ineffective due to the (*) "liquidity trap." Their value is inversely related to the level of investment. Consumers often deal with values set in relation to the "prime" one. For 10 points, identify this economic quantity which denotes the price of borrowing money.
The LIBOR (LYE-bor) is a common international standard for these entities.
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