8) Assume that the economy is initially operating at the natural level of output. A one-time 4% reduction in the nominal money supply will cause: A) a 4% increase in the price level in the medium run. B) a 4% reduction in the price level in the medium run. C) a 4% increase in the real money supply in the medium run. D) a 4% increase in the interest rate (i) in the medium run. E) a 4% reduction in investment in the medium run.

8) Assume that the economy is initially operating at the natural level of output. A one-time 4% reduction in the nominal money supply will cause: A) a 4% increase in the price level in the medium run. B) a 4% reduction in the price level in the medium run. C) a 4% increase in the real money supply in the medium run. D) a 4% increase in the interest rate (i) in the medium run. E) a 4% reduction in investment in the medium run.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter22: Money Growth And Inflation

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