Most Economists Believe That in the Short Run

question 35

Multiple Choice

Most economists believe that in the short run

• A)real and nominal variables are determined independently and that money cannot move real GDP away from its long-run trend.
• B)real and nominal variables are determined independently but that money can temporarily move real GDP away from its long-run trend.
• C)real and nominal variables are highly intertwined but that money cannot move real GDP away from its long-run trend.
• D)real and nominal variables are highly intertwined and that money can temporarily move real GDP away from its long-run trend.

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