Suppose it takes roughly two years for monetary policy to have a significant impact on inflation
If inflation is currently low but policymakers believe inflation will rise over the next two years with an unchanged stance of monetary policy, when should they tighten monetary policy to prevent the inflationary surge? A) now
B) wait until overt signs of inflation appear
C) next year
D) two years later
A
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A) decrease; import the good B) increase; export the good C) not change; import the good D) increase; import the good E) decrease; export the good
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) State and local governments cannot default on their bonds. B) Bonds issued by state and local governments are called municipal bonds. C) All government issued bonds—local, state, and federal—are federal income tax exempt. D) The coupon payment on municipal bonds is usually higher than the coupon payment on Treasury bonds.