The Primary Reason Why the Fed Cannot Systematically Surprise the Public

question 46

Multiple Choice

The primary reason why the Fed cannot systematically surprise the public with its monetary policy is

• A)the nonneutrality of money.
• B)the presence of productivity shocks that generate real business cycles independent of the monetary side of the economy.
• C)the presence of rational expectations among the public.
• D)the presence of propagation mechanisms within the economy.

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Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the number of units produced, showing the variable cost per unit of output.

Average Total Cost

The expense for each unit produced, derived by dividing the total production expenses by the quantity of output.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of the costs that do not vary with output. They will be incurred as long as a firm continues in business and the assets have alternative uses.

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