Using the traditional tools of monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has direct control over ________ and through that an ability to impact ________.

A. monetary base; short-term interest rates
B. long-term interest rates; mortgage rates
C. unemployment; inflation
D. mortgage rates; real GDP

Answer: A

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Suppose the real gross domestic product (GDP) equals $100 billion this year and the nominal gross domestic product (GDP) is $200 billion. This implies that the price level has increased by _____

a. $200 billion b. 50 percent c. $100 billion d. 100 percent e. 200 percent

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