Author Question: Refer to Table 26-1. The hypothetical information in the table shows what the values for real GDP ... (Read 79 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jun 29, 2018

Refer to Table 26-1. The hypothetical information in the table shows what the values for real GDP and the price level will be in 2017 if the Fed does not use monetary policy.

Which of the following policies makes sense if the Fed wants to keep real GDP at its potential level in 2017?
A) The Fed should lower the target for the federal funds rate.
B) The Fed should pursue contractionary policy.
C) The trading desk should sell Treasury securities.
D) The Fed should lower capital gains taxes.

Question 2

When net exports equal zero, the economy is in macroeconomic equilibrium.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false