Why do negative supply shocks pose a dilemma for policymakers? A. Negative supply shocks do not respond to policy interventions. B. Monetary policy following negative supply shocks can lead an economy into a deflationary spiral. C. Policymakers must choose between stabilizing inflation and stabilizing economic activity. D. Policies that address negative supply shocks are less effective than those that address positive supply shocks.

Why do negative supply shocks pose a dilemma for policymakers? A. Negative supply shocks do not respond to policy interventions. B. Monetary policy following negative supply shocks can lead an economy into a deflationary spiral. C. Policymakers must choose between stabilizing inflation and stabilizing economic activity. D. Policies that address negative supply shocks are less effective than those that address positive supply shocks.

ECON MACRO

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ISBN:9781337000529

Author:William A. McEachern

Publisher:William A. McEachern

Chapter16: Macro Policy Debate: Active Or Passive?

Section: Chapter Questions

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