In an attempt to manage expectations, a central bank may prefer to announce an unconditional commitment, because an unconditional commitment ________ than a conditional commitment

A) is inherently more credible
B) may have an impact on expectations that is stronger
C) places fewer constraints on policy makers
D) is less likely to have unintended consequences

B

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A) Worldwide reserves have been increasing. B) Worldwide demand has been increasing. C) Global warming D) Extraction technology has been degrading.

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Constant returns to scale occur when: a. long-run average total cost decreases with an increase in output

b. long-run average total cost increases with an increase in output. c. long-run average total cost remains constant with an increase in output. d. long-run average variable cost decreases with an increase in output.

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