Which of These Quotes from the Text Captures What Makes

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Multiple Choice

Which of these quotes from the text captures what makes central banking difficult?

• A) "No one can foresee the future."
• B) "We cannot avoid all recessions."
• C) "Markets, however, do not always align self-interest with social interest."
• D) "In some situations the Fed must accept a certain amount of either inflation or unemployment."

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