If a Negative Aggregate Supply Shock Occurs and Monetary Policy

question 68

Multiple Choice

If a negative aggregate supply shock occurs and monetary policy is not credible then ________.

• A) inflation will higher and output lower than with credible policy
• B) the equilibrium interest rate will fall
• C) there will be a corresponding autonomous decrease in aggregate supply
• D) none of the above

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