Arguments for Adopting a Policy Rule Include

question 6

Multiple Choice

Arguments for adopting a policy rule include

• A)discretion avoids the straightjacket that would lock in the wrong policy if the model that was used to derive the policy rule proved to be incorrect.
• B)discretion enables policy makers to change policy settings when an economy undergoes structural changes.
• C)discretionary policies pursue overly expansionary monetary policies to boost employment in the short run but generate higher inflation in the long run.
• D)all of the above.

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Definitions:

Total Profit

The financial gain obtained by subtracting total expenses from total revenue generated from sales or operations.

MR

Marginal Revenue, the additional income that an organization earns by selling one more unit of a product or service.

MC

Marginal Cost; the additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service.

Tunnel Vision

A cognitive bias that creates a focus on a single goal or perspective, often leading to overlooking other relevant information or alternatives.