Suppose the central bank increases the money supply in an economy unexpectedly during a year. If the current inflation rate in this country is 3.4 percent, then according to new classical economists, the expected inflation rate for the following year would be:

a. 3.4 percent.
b. less than 3.4 percent.
c. 2.4 percent, because people form their expectations adaptively.
d. around 6.8 percent.
e. greater than 3.4 percent.

e

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