If the Fed Is Concerned with Inflation It Will ____________The

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Multiple Choice

If the Fed is concerned with inflation it will ____________the federal funds rate in order to____________ aggregate demand.

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

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Definitions:

Wage Rate

The amount of compensation workers receive in exchange for their labor, typically expressed per hour, day, or piece rate.

Economic Rent

The excess payment made to a factor of production over and above what is needed to bring that factor into productive use.

Electricians

Skilled tradespeople who specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

Dirty Work

Unpleasant, difficult, or demeaning tasks often avoided by many but necessary within a specific context or job.