Why Do Many People Think That the Fed Overstimulated the Money

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why do many people think that the Fed overstimulated the money supply in the 1970s?

• A) because of a presidential dictate to do so
• B) to induce a recession
• C) because of the unemployment associated with the oil crises
• D) because it was trying to control inflation

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