A Policy of Inflation Targeting Generally Involves Targeting the Future

question 26

Multiple Choice

A policy of inflation targeting generally involves targeting the future rate of inflation because

• A) monetary policy changes made today will take time to have an effect on the economy.
• B) monetary policy involves changing interest rates and interest is paid annually.
• C) economists are only ever interested in the future.
• D) workers and their unions consider future inflation in their negotiations with employers.

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