The Central Bank Commitment Story Is Based Upon an Incentive

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Central Bank Commitment Story is based upon an incentive problem due to

• A) time inconsistency.
• B) adverse selection.
• C) moral hazard.
• D) externalities.
• E) market failures.

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