If the Federal Reserve Responds to a Negative Real Shock

question 96

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve responds to a negative real shock with a decrease in money growth, the Federal Reserve's response will cause inflation to

• A) remain constant.
• B) decrease.
• C) increase by less than it otherwise would have.
• D) increase by more than it otherwise would have.

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