Most Economists Reject the Theory of Rational Expectations Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

Most economists reject the theory of rational expectations because

• A)expectations adjust very quickly.
• B)workers receive wage increases in advance of inflation.
• C)the short-run aggregate supply curve is vertical.
• D)labor contracts tend to embody past inflation rates.

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