The Theory That Monetary Policy Conducted on a Discretionary,day-By-Day Basis

question 94

Multiple Choice

The theory that monetary policy conducted on a discretionary,day-by-day basis leads to poor long-run outcomes is referred to as the

• A)adverse selection problem.
• B)moral hazard problem.
• C)time-inconsistency problem.
• D)nominal-anchor problem.

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Definitions:

Market Return

Market return refers to the total return on investment from a market index, which includes dividend payments and capital gains or losses.

Interest Semiannually

The payment of interest two times per year on a loan or bond.

Bond Covenant

Legal agreements between bond issuers and bondholders that specify terms and conditions to protect the interests of both parties.

Sinking Fund

A savings fund accumulated over time for the specific purpose of paying off a debt or replacing a capital asset in the future.