If We Observe a Small Increase in the Actual Overnight

question 112

Multiple Choice

If we observe a small increase in the actual overnight interest rate over a several-day period,we can definitely conclude that the

• A)Bank of Canada has implemented an expansionary monetary policy.
• B)Bank of Canada has implemented a contractionary monetary policy.
• C)Bank of Canada has abandoned its inflation target.
• D)Government of Canada has reduced the money supply.
• E)It is not possible to conclude any of the above.

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