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Assume That in Economyland, People Make Forecasts Based on Adaptive

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Assume that in Economyland, people make forecasts based on adaptive expectations. The central bank announces that it will fight a minor recession by increasing the money supply. What would be the effect of the announcement on inflation in the short run? The long run? How would your answers differ if people used rational expectations? Which situation do you think is more realistic, and why?


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