Choose Quote by Ben Bernanke
“No one will lend at a negative interest rate; potential creditors will simply choose to hold cash, which pays zero nominal interest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Monetary Policy Remarks, Ben Bernanke, 2008
When interest rates are negative, lenders prefer holding cash, which yields zero, so they won’t lend at negative rates.
In simple terms: Lenders avoid negative rates by holding cash.
Key Takeaway
Expect cash holdings to rise if rates go negative.
Themes
economics
interest rates
behavior
finance
policy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
economic
policy
When to use this quote
- central banking
- investment decisions
- liquidity management
Key Concepts
negative rates
cash preference
lendings
monetary policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How might policymakers encourage lending without lowering rates below zero?
- What alternatives exist to negative rates?
A Different Perspective
Negative rates may not stimulate borrowing as intended.
