Research Indicates That Greater Central-Bank Independence Is Correlated With

question 95

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that greater central-bank independence is correlated with:

• A) higher average growth rates of real GDP.
• B) lower rates of unemployment.
• C) lower and more stable rates of inflation.
• D) less volatility of real GDP.

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