In the Central Bank Commitment Story,high Inflation in Canada During

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the central bank commitment story,high inflation in Canada during the 1970s was caused by

• A) lower interest rates.
• B) a deterioration of the trade balance.
• C) an appreciation of the domestic exchange rate.
• D) the inability of the Bank of Canada to commit to not using surprise inflation to increase output in the short run.
• E) a commitment on the part of the federal government to reduce government spending.

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