Economics: Principles & Policy
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781337696326
Author: William J. Baumol; Alan S. Blinder; John L. Solow
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 33, Problem 8DQ
a)
To determine
Arguments for engaging in expansionary monetary or fiscal policies under the given circumstances.
b)
To determine
Arguments for engaging in contractionary monetary or fiscal policies under the given circumstances.
c)
To determine
More persuasive argument among the two.
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44)Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding fiscal policy and monetary policy?
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d. Fiscal policy can be changed more quickly than monetary policy. Monetary policy has much longer delays due to the larger number of legislators involved.
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