Suppose That Monetary Policy Becomes More Expansionary, and as a Result

Multiple Choice

Suppose that monetary policy becomes more expansionary, and as a result, the future rate of inflation is higher. Will this be good for the stock market?

A) Yes; the inflation will lead to higher wages, and this will be good for both the economy and the stock market.
B) No; the inflation will lead to higher nominal interest rates, and this will reduce the present value of the future net earnings derived from stocks.
C) Yes; the inflation rate will reduce the long-run rate of unemployment, and this will be good for the stock market.
D) No; the expansionary monetary policy will lead to lower real interest rates, and this is generally bad for both the economy and the stock market.