If a Negative Aggregate Demand Shock Occurs and Monetary Policy

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a negative aggregate demand shock occurs and monetary policy is not credible then ________.

• A) economic activity will decrease
• B) the equilibrium interest rate will rise
• C) there will be a corresponding autonomous increase in inflation
• D) none of the above

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