Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 36 - Part XIII - Six Debates over Macroeconomic Policy - Quick Check Multiple Choice - Page 816: 3

Answer

a. central bankers with discretion are tempted to renege on their announced commitments to low inflation.

Work Step by Step

With discretion rather than rules, central bankers may be sympathetic to certain politicians and try to meet goals relating to them rather than the people at large.
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