An Opponent of Monetary Policy Decisions by Rule Would Point

question 104

Multiple Choice

An opponent of monetary policy decisions by rule would point to which of the following as support of his case?

• A)time inconsistency of policy
• B)flexibility to confront unforeseen circumstances
• C)political business cycle
• D)the ability to craft rules that account for all possible contingencies in advance

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Definitions:

Additional Evidence

Supplementary information or data that supports or clarifies an argument, claim, or hypothesis.

Belief Perseverance

A cognitive phenomenon where individuals stick to their initial beliefs even when faced with new, contradictory evidence.

Unanimous Verdict

A legal decision where all jurors agree on the verdict in a court case.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.