Monetary Policymakers Tend to Be Conservative Because

question 68

Multiple Choice

Monetary policymakers tend to be conservative because

• A) they are old and boring.
• B) their actions influence the public's expectations.
• C) their actions have no effect on the public's expectations.
• D) they do not want to increase the federal budget deficit.

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