If a Forecaster Predicts a Rate of Economic Growth That

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a forecaster predicts a rate of economic growth that is smaller than the average of the predictions of other forecasters, you should expect to see that forecaster also issue forecasts

• A) for the deficit and interest rates that are higher than the average.
• B) for the deficit that are higher than the average and forecasts for interest rates that are higher or lower than the average, depending on the reason slow growth is expected.
• C) for the deficit and interest rates that are lower than the average.
• D) for the deficit that are lower than the average and forecasts for interest rates that are higher than the average.
• E) of the deficit and interest rates that are nonetheless close to the average.

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