In the Hard-Landing Scenario the Ability of the Fed to Respond

question 43

Multiple Choice

In the hard-landing scenario the ability of the Fed to respond

• A) is unlimited
• B) is constrained because their inclination to raise interest rates would further compound the value of the dollar problem.
• C) is constrained because their inclination to lower interest rates would further compound the value of the dollar problem.
• D) limited because the resulting boom would run out of control.
• E) is constrained because their inclination to lower taxes would depress tax revenues.

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