1) Suppose that inflation is currently 7% and inflationary expectations are also 7%. Assume that intermediate goods prices are not contributing to increased costs. If the Fed wishes to reduce inflation, it must set interest rates to A. raise investment B. create an expansionary output gap C. make actual output equal to potential output D. create a recessionary output gap E. raise consumption

1) Suppose that inflation is currently 7% and inflationary expectations are also 7%. Assume that intermediate goods prices are not contributing to increased costs. If the Fed wishes to reduce inflation, it must set interest rates to A. raise investment B. create an expansionary output gap C. make actual output equal to potential output D. create a recessionary output gap E. raise consumption

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Chapter24: The Influence Of Monetary And Fiscal Policy On Aggregate Demand

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