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Advocates for setting monetary policy by rule rather than discretion often argue that a. central bankers with discretion are tempted to renege on their announced commitments to low inflation. b. central bankers following a rule will be more responsive to the needs of the political process. c. fiscal policy is better than monetary policy as a tool for economic stabilization. d. it is sometimes useful to give the economy a burst of surprise inflation.
Chapter 36, Problem 5(choose chapter or problem)
Advocates for setting monetary policy by rule rather than discretion often argue that
a. Central bankers with discretion are tempted to renege on their announced commitments to low inflation.
b. Central bankers following a rule will be more responsive to the needs of the political process.
c. Fiscal policy is better than monetary policy as a tool for economic stabilization.
d. It is sometimes useful to give the economy a burst of surprise inflation.
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QUESTION:
Advocates for setting monetary policy by rule rather than discretion often argue that
a. Central bankers with discretion are tempted to renege on their announced commitments to low inflation.
b. Central bankers following a rule will be more responsive to the needs of the political process.
c. Fiscal policy is better than monetary policy as a tool for economic stabilization.
d. It is sometimes useful to give the economy a burst of surprise inflation.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
The given options are:
a. Central bankers with discretion are tempted to renege on their announced commitments to low inflation.
b. Central bankers following a rule will be more responsive to the needs of the political process.
c. Fiscal policy is better than monetary policy as a tool for economic stabilization.
d. It is sometimes useful to give the economy a burst of surprise inflation.