According to the Political Business Cycle Theory,if the Central Bank

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to the political business cycle theory,if the central bank wanted to see an incumbent re-elected,prior to the election it might

• A)lower the discount rate and sell bonds.
• B)lower the discount rate and buy bonds.
• C)raise the discount rate and sell bonds.
• D)raise the discount rate and buy bonds.

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