If the Economy Is Experiencing High Rates of Inflation, the Fed

question 78

Multiple Choice

If the economy is experiencing high rates of inflation, the Fed would likely respond by

• A)aggressively raising interest rates.
• B)aggressively lowering interest rates.
• C)keeping interest rates at the same level.
• D)passing a budget with larger individual and corporate tax cuts.

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Constant Rate

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