According to Adaptive Expectations Theory, Which of the Following Would

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to adaptive expectations theory, which of the following would be the result of expansionary monetary and fiscal policies?

• A) The economy self-corrects to the natural rate of unemployment.
• B) There is a long-run trade off between inflation and unemployment.
• C) The inflation rate falls.
• D) These policies can succeed in reducing the unemployment rate.

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