If the objective of monetary policy is to achieve stable inflation, the central bank should accommodate changes in money demand but not changes in inflation expectations. In the face of rising market interest rates, should the central bank increase the money supply or keep the money supply unchanged? How can information from the foreign exchange market help with making the decision?

If the objective of monetary policy is to achieve stable inflation, the central bank should accommodate changes in money demand but not changes in inflation expectations. In the face of rising market interest rates, should the central bank increase the money supply or keep the money supply unchanged? How can information from the foreign exchange market help with making the decision?

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Chapter27: Issues In Macroeconomic Theory And Policy

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