Which of the Following Monetary Policies Was Used in Japan

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following monetary policies was used in Japan in 2013 to address the deflation of the previous twenty years?

• A) disinflationary
• B) deflationary
• C) expansionary
• D) contractionary

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Definitions:

Acquisition

The process of obtaining control of another corporation, purchasing all or a substantial portion of its assets, or buying its stock.

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a corporation, giving holders the right to vote at shareholder meetings and to receive dividends, typically with no predetermined dividend amount.

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method that records revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash transactions happen.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to assess the earnings attributed to a company's investment in another company, reflecting its share of the investee's profits or losses.