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Chapter 36, Problem 3PA
Subpart (a):
To determine
The problem of time inconsistency.
Subpart (b):
To determine
The problem of time inconsistency.
Subpart (c):
To determine
The problem of time inconsistency.
Subpart (d):
To determine
The problem of time inconsistency.
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never be run since they slow economic growth over the long run.
never be run since they crowd out investment in the short run.
be run on a temporary basis whenever the economy is below potential output.
be run on a permanent basis since they can always be financed by printing money.
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less effective are both monetary and fiscal policies.
b.
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