Inflation Targeting Most Commonly Consists of

question 4

Multiple Choice

Inflation targeting most commonly consists of

• A) a 6 month goal of 6% inflation in consumer prices
• B) a 9 month goal of 4% inflation in consumer prices
• C) a 1 to 2 year goal of 2% to 3% inflation in consumer prices
• D) a 1 to 2 year goal of zero inflation, plus-or-minus 1%, in producer prices
• E) a 5 year goal of 3% to 5% inflation in producer prices

Understand the relationship between economies of scale, natural monopolies, and market control.

Grasp the notion of the demand curve for a monopolist and its implications for pricing and output decisions.

Recognize the role of government regulations, patents, and copyrights in creating or sustaining monopolies.

Explain the concept of perfect price discrimination and its impact on efficiency and consumer surplus.

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