The Observed Correlation Between the Price Level and Real GDP

question 29

Multiple Choice

The observed correlation between the price level and real GDP may be low because

• A)the central bank acts to target the price level.
• B)consumption is procyclical.
• C)Milton Friedman has passed away.
• D)money demand does not depend on income.
• E)money demand increases when the nominal interest rate rises.

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