If a Price Shock Caused by a Sharp Increase in Oil

question 138

Multiple Choice

If a price shock caused by a sharp increase in oil prices is believed to be temporary, then the Fed will

• A)raise interest rates based on its monetary policy rule.
• B)lower interest rates based on its monetary policy rule.
• C)do nothing.
• D)lower interest rates, but not by as much as it would if the price shock were permanent.
• E)raise interest rates, but not by as much as it would if the price shock were permanent.

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