Which of the Following Are Goals of the Federal Reserve

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are goals of the Federal Reserve?

• A) low, stable inflation
• B) predictable value of the currency
• C) avoiding deflation
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The upward trajectory of prices for goods and services, causing a consequent decline in how much one can purchase.

Purchasing Power

The purchasing power of a currency, showing the quantity of goods or services one unit can acquire.

Nominal Interest Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation, representing the face value of financial transactions.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the true yield on savings.