The Fed Raised Interest Rates in 2004 and 2005

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Fed raised interest rates in 2004 and 2005.This implies,other things the same,that the Fed

• A)increased the money supply because it was concerned about unemployment.
• B)increased the money supply because it was concerned about inflation.
• C)decreased the money supply because it was concerned about unemployment.
• D)decreased the money supply because it was concerned about inflation.

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Definitions:

Behavior Alteration

The modification or change in individual or group behaviors, often initiated by interventions or environmental modifications.

Asymmetric Information

A situation where one party to a market transaction has more information about a product or service than the other. The result may be an under- or overallocation of resources.

Adverse Selection

A situation in insurance and finance where individuals with higher risks are more likely to purchase or participate in a plan, leading to higher than expected costs for insurers or lenders.

Marginal Benefit

The extra utility or satisfaction obtained through the consumption of an additional unit of a good or service.