All of the Following Arguments Are Presented in Favor of Inflation

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following arguments are presented in favor of inflation targeting EXCEPT

• A)it would draw attention to what the central bank can achieve in practice.
• B)it would provide an anchor for inflationary expectations.
• C)it would promote accountability by providing a yardstick by which policy can be measured.
• D)it would reduce the lags inherent in monetary policy.

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