The Rational Expectations Hypothesis Implies That When Macroeconomic Policy Changes

question 12

Multiple Choice

The rational expectations hypothesis implies that when macroeconomic policy changes

• A)the economy will become highly unstable.
• B)the way expectations are formed will change.
• C)people will be slow to catch on to the change.
• D)people will make systematic mistakes.

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