Suppose There Was a Large Increase in Net Exports

question 12

Multiple Choice

Suppose there was a large increase in net exports. If the Fed wanted to stabilize output, it could

• A)increase the money supply, which will reduce interest rates.
• B)decrease the money supply, which will reduce interest rates.
• C)increase the money supply, which will increase interest rates.
• D)decrease the money supply, which will increase interest rates.

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Definitions:

Situationists

Advocates of the theory that behavior is determined more by situations and environmental factors than by innate traits.

Upper Limit

The maximum or highest allowable value, level, or point in a given context.

Situationist Argument

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Predict Behavior

The process of forecasting future actions or reactions of individuals based on observed or known patterns.