Which of the Following Is Not an Argument Against Inflation

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an argument against inflation targeting?

• A)Inflation targeting reduces the flexibility of a central bank to pursue other policy goals.
• B)Inflation targeting assumes that a central bank can accurately forecast future inflation rates.
• C)Inflation targeting makes monetary policy ineffective because the targets are publicly announced.
• D)Inflation targeting holds a central bank accountable for an inflation goal, but may make it less likely a central bank will achieve other goals.

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