If Policymakers Are Aggressive in Keeping Current Inflation near the Target

question 53

Multiple Choice

If policymakers are aggressive in keeping current inflation near the target inflation rate then the monetary policy reaction curve will:

• A) be steep.
• B) be flat.
• C) have an undefined slope.
• D) be vertical.

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Efficient

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