Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be an Ultimate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be an ultimate target for monetary policy?

• A) short term interest rates
• B) reserve ratios
• C) the inflation rate
• D) exchange rates
• E) stock market indexes, such as the S&P 500

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Standard Deviation

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