A Shortcoming of the Rational Expectations Hypothesis Is That

question 11

Multiple Choice

A shortcoming of the rational expectations hypothesis is that

• A) it ignores short-term wage stickiness.
• B) people prefer rational ignorance in making decisions.
• C) it ignores the role of saving.
• D) it is inconsistent with the long-run Phillips curve.

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