Rational Expectations Are Forecasts

question 7

Multiple Choice

Rational expectations are forecasts

• A)that, while not necessarily correct, are the best that can be made given the available data.
• B)that are technically correct.
• C)that accurately predict the short-term trade-off between inflation and unemployment.
• D)made by economists using the most sophisticated econometric models.

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Definitions:

Contradictory Information

Information that is in direct opposition to other information, creating a situation where both pieces cannot simultaneously be true.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue responsible for perceiving different flavors such as sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors, critical in the perception of smell.

Presbycusis

Age-related, gradual loss of hearing, which accelerates after age 55, especially with regard to sounds at higher frequencies.