"As Greenspan Chases Inflation, Critics Shout, 'Faster!

question 133

Multiple Choice

"As Greenspan Chases Inflation, Critics Shout, 'Faster!'
"For weeks, the Fed has broadcast its intention to raise interest rates glacially." The Fed was moving slowly, according to an economist because "... the declining price of oil, economic fundamentals, incl productivity and global competition, will keep inflation in check." The Fed, recognizing that the eco was improving stated it planned to "respond to changes in economic prospects as needed to fulfill i obligation to maintain price stability." Other economists disagree with the Fed's restrained policy "mistake"
Www) nytimes, 7/1/20
The Fed's policy will the quantity of money and the supply of loanable funds.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; decrease
• C) decrease; decrease
• D) decrease; increase

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Definitions:

Favorable Variance

A financial term indicating that actual costs were less or actual revenues were more than what was budgeted or forecasted.

Variable Cost

Variable costs vary directly with the level of production output, including expenses like raw materials and direct labor.

Flexible Budget

A dynamic budget that recalibrates based on fluctuations in operational volume or activity.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by a company during a specific period.