Proponents of Inflation Targeting Generally Think That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Proponents of inflation targeting generally think that

• A) the economy will have fewer, shorter, and less severe business cycles if the Fed holds the rate of inflation to low, targeted levels from year to year.
• B) low interest rates are inflationary and high interest rates are deflationary.
• C) fiscal policy is more effective in stabilizing the economy than monetary policy.
• D) the Fed should strive to achieve zero inflation.

Apply interest rate calculations to real-world financial planning and decision-making.

Analyze the impact of varying interest rates on the growth of investments over time.

Understand the concept of simple interest.

Calculate simple interest for various time periods.

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