The Basic Distinction Between a Rigid Policy Rule and a Feedback

Multiple Choice

The basic distinction between a rigid policy rule and a feedback policy rule is that a rigid policy rule

A) specifies completely the behavior of the variable influenced by the rule; a feedback rule allows that variable to change.
B) requires congressional action; a feedback rule is governed by the Fed.
C) targets the money supply; a feedback rule is used when controlling interest rates.
D) is advocated by the new Keynesians; traditional Keynesians favor a feedback policy rule.
E) is used when targeting the full-employment level of real GDP; a feedback rule is used when targeting the full-employment level of nominal GDP.