The Theory of Rational Expectations Concludes That

question 52

Multiple Choice

The theory of rational expectations concludes that

• A)the public's expectations can influence the outcome of monetary policy,but not of fiscal policy.
• B)the public's expectations can influence the outcome of fiscal policy,but not of monetary policy.
• C)the public's expectations as to the effects of economic policies will tend to reinforce the effectiveness of those policies.
• D)by reacting in its self-interest to the expected effects of stabilization policy,the public will tend to negate the impact of those policies.

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