The Economic View That Retains the Assumption of Rational Expectations

question 133

Multiple Choice

The economic view that retains the assumption of rational expectations but drops the assumption of completely flexible prices and wages is called

• A) new Keynesian economics.
• B) supply-side economics.
• C) monetarism.
• D) real business-cycle economics

Ability to analyze the effects of fiscal and monetary policy on the economy.

Understanding of the concept of stagflation and its causes.

Comprehension of the impact of governmental fiscal policies on price levels and output.

Insight into the effects of external shocks and policy responses on economic output and prices.

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