A Nonpolicy Reason for the Reduction in the Natural Rate

question 181

Multiple Choice

A nonpolicy reason for the reduction in the natural rate of unemployment is the

• A)expansionary nature of monetary policy.
• B)aging of the U.S.labor force.
• C)decline in interest rates.
• D)growing federal budget surplus.

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