Journal Article

Low interest rates have benefits … and costs


Abstract: On the plus side, low interest rates can spur spending by businesses and households. But low interest rates discourage saving and encourage people to take more risks when investing.

Keywords: Interest rates;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2010

Issue: Oct

Pages: 6-7