The Main Determinant of How Quickly Expected Inflation Adjusts to Changes

question 92

Multiple Choice

The main determinant of how quickly expected inflation adjusts to changes in monetary policy is

• A)the slope of the Phillips curve.
• B)the slope of the short-run aggregate supply curve.
• C)the credibility of the central bank.
• D)the degree of indexation in the economy.

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Definitions:

Diffusion of Innovation

An idea focused on elucidating the processes, causes, and velocities at which new technologies and concepts proliferate across cultures.

Late Majority

A segment of a product adoption cycle referring to individuals who adopt new technology or products after the average member of society.

Diffusion of Innovation

A theory that explains how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures, from early adopters to the broader population.

Laggards

Individuals or groups that are last to adopt an innovation or change, typically resistant to alterations in status quo.