Assume Individuals Consider Only the Short Run Effects of Changes

question 50

Multiple Choice

Assume individuals consider only the short run effects of changes in future macro variables when forming expectations of future output and future interest rates.Suppose individuals expect future taxes to decrease.Given this information,individuals will expect

• A)an increase in the expected future interest rate and no change in expected future output.
• B)an increase in the expected future interest rate and an increase in expected future output.
• C)an increase in the expected future interest rate and a reduction in expected future output.
• D)an increase in the expected future interest rate and an ambiguous effect on expected future output.

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