A Rational Expectation Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

A rational expectation is

• A) a forecast devoid of all emotions.
• B) a forecast which perfectly foretells the future.
• C) the best possible forecast based upon all relevant information.
• D) the forecast that automatically carries over from past forecasts.

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