If It Is Unknown Whether a Disturbance Is Temporary or Permanent

question 30

Multiple Choice

If it is unknown whether a disturbance is temporary or permanent,

• A)an attempt should be made to keep both unemployment and inflation constant by fine-tuning the economy
• B)strong measures should be employed immediately to leave no doubt about the government's commitment to full employment
• C)large changes in taxes, government purchases, or money supply should be undertaken to get quick policy responses
• D)only modest policy changes should be made to avoid creating unnecessary fluctuations in the economy
• E)short-term interest rates should be changed quickly through monetary policy actions

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