Suppose Canadian Real GDP Is Currently Equal to Potential GDP

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose Canadian real GDP is currently equal to potential GDP.Then the Canadian dollar depreciates due to the reduced demand by European producers to purchase Canadian-made raw materials.If the Bank of Canada is committed to its inflation target then it should

• A)implement an expansionary monetary policy by increasing its target for the overnight interest rate.
• B)implement an expansionary monetary policy by decreasing its target for the overnight interest rate.
• C)not intervene in the economy at all since this shock will not have any real effects in the short run.
• D)implement a contractionary monetary policy by increasing its target for the overnight interest rate.
• E)implement a contractionary monetary policy by decreasing its target for the overnight interest rate.

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Definitions:

Inventory Holdings

The total value or quantity of all the goods a company has in stock, representing a significant component of its assets.

Exchange Rates

The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, which can fluctuate based on economic factors, market demand, and geopolitical events.

Inventory Policy

Guidelines and procedures a company follows to determine the optimal inventory level that minimizes costs and maximizes efficiency.

Floating Exchange Rates

A currency system where the value of a currency is allowed to freely fluctuate according to the foreign exchange market without direct government control.