In the Presence of Rational Expectations, the Central Banks' Willingness

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the presence of rational expectations, the central banks' willingness to battle inflation:

• A) causes future inflation.
• B) becomes a determinant of past inflation.
• C) undermines the ability to fight inflation.
• D) becomes a determinant of expected inflation.
• E) weakens the central government.

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