A Monetary Growth Rule Means That

question 7

Multiple Choice

A monetary growth rule means that

• A)the Fed will lower interest rates if it thinks a recession is on the horizon.
• B)the Fed will raise interest rates if it thinks the economy is growing faster than potential.
• C)the money supply should grow at a constant rate.
• D)the money supply should grow in response to economic conditions.

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