The Fed uses monetary policy to offset the effects of a recession (high unemployment and falling prices when actual real GDP falls short of potential GDP) and the effects of a rapid expansion (high prices and wages). Can the Fed, therefore, eliminate recessions? OA. The Fed can only soften the magnitude of recessions, not eliminate them. B. The Fed can eliminate recessions by properly anticipating the economic events that cause them. C. The Fed can, but choses not to, eliminate recessions. D. The Fed is only concerned with the money supply and interest rates. GDP deflator 120 110 100- 90- 80+ 11.5 LRAS₁ LRAS₂ SRAS₁ 12 12.5 Real GDP ($ trillions) SRAS₂ AD1 AD2,(policy) AD₂

The Fed uses monetary policy to offset the effects of a recession (high unemployment and falling prices when actual real GDP falls short of potential GDP) and the effects of a rapid expansion (high prices and wages). Can the Fed, therefore, eliminate recessions? OA. The Fed can only soften the magnitude of recessions, not eliminate them. B. The Fed can eliminate recessions by properly anticipating the economic events that cause them. C. The Fed can, but choses not to, eliminate recessions. D. The Fed is only concerned with the money supply and interest rates. GDP deflator 120 110 100- 90- 80+ 11.5 LRAS₁ LRAS₂ SRAS₁ 12 12.5 Real GDP ($ trillions) SRAS₂ AD1 AD2,(policy) AD₂

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

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

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