Multiple Choice
If initially, = 5%, = 3%, = 2%,and = 6% and then because of economic uncertainty falls to 1%,what should the Fed do?
A) Quietly raise
to 8% to offset the decrease in
.
B) Publicly lower
to 3% so that
-
stays constant at 2%.
C) Publicly demonstrate a commitment to keep
+
at 8% by raising
.
D) Quietly raise
without telling anyone,as only unexpected inflation is expansionary.
Correct Answer:

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