If a Central Bank Does Not Want to See Its

question 20

Multiple Choice

If a central bank does not want to see its currency rise in value,it may pursue ________ monetary policy to ________ the domestic interest rate,thereby weakening its currency.

• A)expansionary;raise
• B)contractionary;raise
• C)expansionary;lower
• D)contractionary;lower

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Definitions:

Matched Control Subjects

Individuals selected in research studies to closely resemble the experimental subjects in key demographic or clinical characteristics but without the condition being studied.

Sadness

An emotion characterized by feelings of disappointment, loss, or helplessness, often viewed as a more temporary and milder form of distress compared to depression.

Triple-masked

A study design where information is withheld from participants, experimenters, and evaluators to prevent bias; triple-blind is a more common term.

Evaluating

The process of assessing or examining something to determine its value, quality, importance, size, or other measurable characteristics.