Chapter 27, Problem 6P

To determine

(a)

To explain:

The effect of both unanticipated and anticipated effect of monetary policy on unemployment when the central bank lowers the discount rate from 6 percent to 5.5 percent.

To determine

(b)

To explain:

The effect of both unanticipated and anticipated effect of monetary policy on unemployment when the Federal Reserve Bank conducts an open market sale.

To determine

(c)

To explain:

The effect of both unanticipated and anticipated effect of monetary policy on unemployment when the required reserve ratio is increased from 10 percent to 12 percent.