The Difference in Outcomes Occurring with a Credible Nominal Anchor

question 7

Multiple Choice

The difference in outcomes occurring with a credible nominal anchor and without one, given a negative aggregate demand shock is that ________.

• A) with the credible policy there is no shift in the aggregate supply curve
• B) there is no difference but credibility provides national security
• C) without credible policy, inflation will continue to spiral upwards
• D) with credible policy, the aggregate supply curve shifts back quickly

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal balance every month.

Semi-annual Payments

Payments made twice a year, a common term in the context of loans, bonds, and some types of annuities.

Loan

Funds lent that must be repaid with an added interest charge.

Ordinary Annuity

A series of equal payments made at regular intervals over a specified period of time, with the first payment made at the end of the period.