Monetary Policy Produces Ripple Effects, Some of Which Happen Quickly

question 170

Multiple Choice

Monetary policy produces ripple effects, some of which happen quickly and some that can take years to produce change. Which of the following changes immediately?

• A) exchange rate
• B) real GDP growth rate
• C) inflation rate
• D) monetary base

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