Have Nominal Anchors Used by Various Nations Been Effective in the Real

question 131

Multiple Choice

Have nominal anchors used by various nations been effective in the real world?

• A) Yes, for the most part. Central banks have become more independent, and inflation rates have fallen on average.
• B) There has been very little progress toward reducing inflation using these artificial criteria.
• C) Not at all. This highlights the inevitable conclusion that much more needs to be learned about the effectiveness of economic policy.
• D) Energy and natural resource prices have risen and, unfortunately, offset any efforts to reduce inflation worldwide.

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