A Rational Expectation of the Inflation Rate Is

question 128

Multiple Choice

A rational expectation of the inflation rate is

• A) a forecast based on the forecasted actions of the Fed and other relevant determinant factors.
• B) an expected inflation rate between 1 percent and 5 percent.
• C) a forecast based only on the historical evolution of inflation over the last 100 years.
• D) an expected inflation rate between 5 percent and 10 percent.
• E) always correct.

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