If There Is a Political Business Cycle and the Federal

question 34

Multiple Choice

If there is a political business cycle and the Federal Reserve supports the incumbent,then we should expect that prior to elections

• A)interest rates and output would rise.
• B)interest rates would rise and output would fall.
• C)interest rates would fall and output would rise.
• D)interest rates and output would fall.

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Definitions:

Consumer Product Parties

Social gatherings aimed at the demonstration, promotion, and sale of products to consumers in a private home setting.

Cancellation Form

Under the Federal Trade Commission’s Cooling-Off Rule, a document that can be filled out to terminate an order for consumer goods or services made at the buyer’s home for consumer goods or services valued at $25 or more.

Truth-in-Lending Act

A U.S. federal law designed to promote informed use of consumer credit by requiring disclosures about its terms and cost.

Unauthorized Charges

Expenses made to a credit card, bank account, or other financial account without the account holder’s approval or knowledge.