The Chapter Seems to Imply That the Direct Influence of Short-Term

question 87

Essay

The chapter seems to imply that the direct influence of short-term interest rate changes by central bankers is not that powerful in terms of their direct impact on spending. Why then do so many people pay attention to the monetary policy?

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