In the Friedman-Lucas money surprise model, suppose that the central bank wants to reduce the price level.

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In the Friedman-Lucas money surprise model, suppose that the central bank wants to reduce the price level. Suppose the central bank has two options: (i) announce in advance that the money supply will decrease; (ii) surprise the public with a decrease in the money supply.
Which option is preferable? Explain with the aid of diagrams.

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Macroeconomics

ISBN: 978-0132991339

5th edition

Authors: Stephen d. Williamson

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