Suppose That Monetary Policy Becomes More Expansionary, and as a Result

question 272

Multiple Choice

Suppose that monetary policy becomes more expansionary, and as a result, the future rate of inflation is higher. Will this be good for the stock market?

• A) Yes; the inflation will lead to higher wages, and this will be good for both the economy and the stock market.
• B) No; the inflation will lead to higher nominal interest rates, and this will reduce the present value of the future net earnings derived from stocks.
• C) Yes; the inflation rate will reduce the long-run rate of unemployment, and this will be good for the stock market.
• D) No; the expansionary monetary policy will lead to lower real interest rates, and this is generally bad for both the economy and the stock market.

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Definitions:

Safety Margin

The difference between the actual sales and the break-even point; it measures the amount by which sales can drop before a business incurs a loss.

Automated Firm

An enterprise that employs advanced technologies and systems such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and sophisticated software to minimize human intervention in its operations.

Break-Even Sales Volume

The quantity of products sold or services provided at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs, used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.