If the Natural Rate of Unemployment Is 6%,but the Fed

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the natural rate of unemployment is 6%,but the Fed thinks it is 5% and attempts to use monetary policy to move unemployment from 6% to 5%,then in the short run which of the following variables will the Fed's policy raise?

• A)the price level and real GDP
• B)the price level but not real GDP
• C)real GDP but not the price level
• D)neither real GDP nor the price level

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Definitions:

Loss of Sale

A situation where a potential transaction does not occur, resulting in no revenue from that potential customer.

Competitor

A business or individual that competes in the same industry or field as another, offering similar products or services.

Potential Sales

The possible future sales achievable in a given market segment or with a certain customer base, often used in forecasting.

Time Invested

The amount of time one dedicates to a particular activity, project, or goal, often with the expectation of future benefits.