Why Do Negative Supply Shocks Present Such a Difficulty for the Federal

question 93

Multiple Choice

Why do negative supply shocks present such a difficulty for the Federal Reserve?

• A) the Fed can choose to fight the rising price level,but this will result in lower unemployment.
• B) the Fed can choose to fight the rising unemployment,but this will result in an even lower price level.
• C) the Fed can choose to fight the falling unemployment,but this will result in an even higher price level.
• D) the Fed can choose to fight the rising unemployment,but this will result in an even higher price level.
• E) the Fed can choose to fight the rising unemployment,but this will result in higher taxes.

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