Chapter 24: Q. 12 (page 655)
Is stabilization policy more likely to be conducted through monetary policy or through fiscal policy? Why?
Short Answer
It is easier to handle problems with monetary policy.
Chapter 24: Q. 12 (page 655)
Is stabilization policy more likely to be conducted through monetary policy or through fiscal policy? Why?
It is easier to handle problems with monetary policy.
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In 2003, as the U.S. economy finally seemed poised to exit its ongoing recession, the Fed began to worry about a โsoft patchโ in the economy, in particular the possibility of a deflation. As a result, the Fed proactively lowered the federal funds rate from 1.75% in late 2002 to 1% by mid-2003, the lowest federal funds rate on record up to that point in time. In addition, the Fed committed to keeping the federal funds rate at this level for a considerable period of time. This policy was considered highly expansionary and was seen by some as potentially inflationary and unnecessary.
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