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javeds

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on: Jun 30, 2018
If inflation is a major issue in the economy, what would be the correct fiscal policy response from an economic perspective? Why would members of Congress be unlikely to support such actions?

Question 2

In order to use inflation targeting, a central bank must:
 a. be independent of fiscal policy.
  b. be dependent on fiscal policy.
  c. focus on money supply.
  d. focus on unemployment.
  e. focus on stable exchange rates.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 30, 2018
Answer to Question 1

If inflation is the major issue, the correct fiscal policy response would be to increase taxes, decrease government purchases, and/or decrease transfer payments in order to reduce aggregate demand putting downward pressure on prices. However, these actions would not be popular with voters making elected officials unlikely to support them.

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javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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