Recall Application 2, "Increased Political Independence for the Bank of England

question 156

Multiple Choice

Recall Application 2, "Increased Political Independence for the Bank of England Lowered Inflation Expectations," to
answer the following questions:
-According to the application, there is evidence that supports the conjecture that:

• A) more central bank independence is associated with lower inflation.
• B) less central bank independence is associated with lower inflation.
• C) more central bank independence is associated with higher real GDP.
• D) less central bank independence is associated with higher real GDP.

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