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Economics:
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Author: BOYES, William
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Chapter 14, Problem 8E
To determine

(a)

To explain:

The reaction of public on the plan of the central bank if it has a reputation for always meeting its announced policy goals.

To determine

(b)

To explain:

The reaction of public on the plan of the central bank if it has a reputation for rarely doing things what it says.

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