Why Is It Difficult for Policy Makers to Rely on the Theoretical

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Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult for policy makers to rely on the theoretical discussion of the money multiplier to target the money supply?

• A)The equation of exchange has been proven to be wrong.
• B)The use of quantitative easing has made it impossible to accurately determine the money supply.
• C)The amount of excess reserves and cash in the system varies.
• D)There is no good measure of reserves in the economy.

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