It Might Take a While Before the Effects of Changes

question 56

Multiple Choice

It might take a while before the effects of changes in monetary policy are realized in the economy because it takes a while for

• A)the overnight interest rate and longer-term interest rates to adjust.
• B)investment expenditures and net exports to adjust.
• C)government purchases to adjust.
• D)monetary policy to be implemented via open-market operations.
• E)the exchange rate to adjust.

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Definitions:

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