If Expectations Are "Rational," Can the Fed Control Unemployment

question 115

Multiple Choice

If expectations are "rational," can the Fed control unemployment?

• A)Yes, provided it announces policy in advance.
• B)Yes, if it affects the aggregate demand curve.
• C)No, because aggregate supply is vertical even in the short run.
• D)No, because only fiscal policy can affect unemployment.

Examine how government policies, such as changes in minimum wage, can influence market supply.

Understand the historical and cultural significance of key Buddhist and Shinto architecture in Japan.

Identify the original inspirations and construction methods of significant Japanese religious structures.

Recognize the sociopolitical changes during various Japanese historical periods, such as the Kamakura period.

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