The High Growth Rates of Money in the Late 2000s

question 82

Multiple Choice

The high growth rates of money in the late 2000s was likely due to:

• A) the Fed's concern about deflation.
• B) the rise in the overall price level.
• C) a rise in inflation expectations.
• D) the appointment of a new Fed chairman.
• E) prodding from the Bush and Obama administrations.

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