The Lucas Critique Is an Objection to the Assumption That

question 75

Multiple Choice

The Lucas critique is an objection to the assumption that

• A)inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.
• B)there is a negative relationship between inflation and unemployment.
• C)historical relationships between macroeconomic variables will continue to hold after new policies are in place.
• D)people form expectations rationally.

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Definitions:

Clientele Effect

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Dividend Yield

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Tax Effects

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