What Is the Policy Response by the Bank of Canada

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the policy response by the Bank of Canada to an inflationary gap in one region of Canada (e.g. the West) when at the same time a recessionary gap exists in another region of Canada (e.g. Ontario) ?

• A)There are automatic stabilizers inherent in monetary policy that allow the policy to adjust to close the output gap.
• B)The Bank of Canada implements monetary policy in each region of Canada as required.
• C)The Bank of Canada responds to the average level of inflation in the country and implements a single monetary policy.
• D)Each regional office of the Bank of Canada implements the appropriate monetary policy for that region.
• E)The Bank of Canada consults with the commercial banks on the appropriate level of deposit creation for each region of the country.

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