Which of the Following Is a Statement That Would Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a statement that would be made by an opponent of inflation targets?  

• A) Inflation targets encourage workers to plan on a low and stable inflation rate and to hold down demands for wage increases. 
• B) Inflation targets will lead the Bank of Canada to pay less attention to jobs and economic growth. 
• C) Inflation targets encourage firms to plan on a low and stable inflation rate and to hold down price increases. 
• D) Inflation targets encourage investors to plan on a low and stable inflation rate and to hold down demands for interest rate increases.

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