Compare Two Procedures for Conducting Monetary Policy

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Essay

Compare two procedures for conducting monetary policy:
Method 1: Maintain a steady money growth of 6 percent per year.Method 2: Maintain a steady inflation rate of 3 percent per year.Be sure to consider whether the methods involve: active or passive monetary policy and rules or discretion.Discuss why one method might be preferred over the other.

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