According to the Lucas Critique,if Past Increases in the Short-Term

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the Lucas critique,if past increases in the short-term interest rate have always been temporary,then

• A)the term-structure relationship using past data will then show only a weak effect of changes in the short-term interest rate on the long-term rate.
• B)the term-structure relationship using past data will show no effect of changes in the short-term interest rate on the long-term rate.
• C)one cannot predict the term-structure relationship as it depends on expectations.
• D)the term-structure relationship using past data will nevertheless show a strong effect of changes in the short-term interest rate on the long-term rate because of a change in the way expectations are formed.

Apply mathematical models to derive optimal business strategies in monopoly conditions.

Analyze the impact of production costs on pricing and output decisions in monopolies.

Understand the implications of monopolistic control over both production and distribution on market outcomes.

Develop skills to analyze and solve complex problems in economics related to monopolies.

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