Author Question: Assume individuals consider only the short run effects of changes in future macro variables when ... (Read 219 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jun 30, 2018

Assume individuals consider only the short run effects of changes in future macro variables when forming expectations of future output and future interest rates. Suppose individuals expect the central bank to pursue a monetary expansion in the future. Given this information, we know with certainty that

A) current output and the current interest rate will both increase.
B) current output will decrease.
C) the current interest rate will decrease.
D) the current output effects are ambiguous.

Question 2

The average amount of time people spend unemployed is approximately

A) 1 month.
B) 6 months .
C) 12 months.
D) none of the above