Disinflation in the 1980s Would Have Been Shorter If

question 123

Multiple Choice

Disinflation in the 1980s would have been shorter if:

• A) the Fed had more discretionary actions.
• B) monetary policy had been more credible.
• C) prices had been stickier.
• D) the economy had been hit by more real shocks.

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