Inflation Targets Can Increase the Central Bank's Flexibility in Responding

question 42

Multiple Choice

Inflation targets can increase the central bank's flexibility in responding to declines in aggregate spending. Declines in aggregate ________ that cause the inflation rate to fall below the floor of the target range will automatically stimulate the central bank to ________ monetary policy without fearing that this action will trigger a rise in inflation expectations.

• A)demand: tighten
• B)demand;loosen
• C)supply;tighten
• D)supply;loosen

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