When the AD Curve Is Relatively Flat, the Fed

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the AD curve is relatively flat, the Fed

• A) is only willing to accept small changes in output to keep the price level stable.
• B) is willing to accept large changes in the price level to keep output stable.
• C) is not willing to accept any changes in output to keep the price level stable.
• D) is willing to accept large changes in output to keep the price level stable.

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