If the Fed Targets the Interest Rate,then

question 140

Multiple Choice

If the Fed targets the interest rate,then:

• A)the money supply will grow at a more controlled rate.
• B)monetary policy will reinforce fluctuations in economic activity.
• C)the price level will be more stable in the long run.
• D)money demand will be more stable.
• E)velocity will be less stable.

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Definitions:

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected to produce a certain level of output, valued at the standard labour rate.

Credit Balance

An account balance that shows money owed to the account holder, often indicating a creditor position in financial records.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials and the expected (standard) cost multiplied by the actual quantity purchased or used.

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or standard) cost.