Suppose Expected Inflation and Actual Inflation Are Both Relatively High,and

question 75

Multiple Choice

Suppose expected inflation and actual inflation are both relatively high,and unemployment is at its natural rate.If the Fed then pursues a contractionary monetary policy,which of the following results would be expected in the short run?

• A)Expected inflation would exceed actual inflation,and unemployment would exceed its natural rate.
• B)Expected inflation would exceed actual inflation,and unemployment would be below its natural rate.
• C)Actual inflation would exceed expected inflation,and unemployment would exceed its natural rate.
• D)Actual inflation would exceed expected inflation,and unemployment would be below its natural rate.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A type of cost allocation that directly assigns expenses to specific cost objects, such as departments or products, without any intermediation.

Personnel Department

The department within an organization that is responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees.

Assembly Department

A division within a manufacturing company where assembled components are put together to form a finished product.

Cost Allocated

The distribution of an indirect cost or group of costs to the various departments, projects, or products that benefit from those costs.