If the Public Has Correct Rational Expectations and the Fed

question 9

Multiple Choice

If the public has correct rational expectations and the Fed increases both reserve requirements and the discount rate, it would be expected to result in:

• A)​a higher level of real output and a lower price level.
• B)​a lower price level but no change in real output.
• C)​a higher price level and a reduced level of real output.
• D)​a higher price level but no change in real output.

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Definitions:

Cost Structure

This refers to the types and relative proportions of fixed and variable costs that a business incurs.

Fixed Costs

are business expenses that remain the same regardless of the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and loan payments.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, including expenses like labor and material costs.

Operating Leverage

A financial ratio that measures the degree to which a company can increase operating income by increasing revenue, highlighting the impact of fixed costs.