The Fed Should Not Focus So Much on Inflation, Says Employ America's Amarnath

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main issues with how inflation is currently targeted?
It is a lagging indicator.
It is not affected by healthcare costs.
It is a leading indicator.
It is highly cyclical.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might gross labor income be considered a better benchmark than inflation?
It is less volatile.
It reflects the accumulated consumption of each person.
It is easier to measure.
It is unaffected by economic cycles.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential downside of using gross labor income as a barometer for a hot economy?
It is too complex to calculate.
It may not accurately reflect the costs of a hot economy.
It ignores productivity trends.
It does not account for inflation.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in determining when the Fed should tighten policies?
The unemployment rate.
Gross labor income growth beyond a certain threshold.
The inflation rate.
The productivity rate.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the organization 'Employ America'?
To achieve full employment at all times.
To focus solely on inflation control.
To reduce the number of jobs created.
To increase the natural rate of unemployment.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How has the Fed's estimate of the natural rate of unemployment changed over time?
It has remained constant.
It has increased significantly.
It has moved in a cyclical manner.
It has decreased consistently.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a criticism of the Fed's current focus according to the transcript?
They have not adjusted their inflation targets.
They have overestimated the sustainable employment level.
They focus too much on employment.
They have shifted focus away from employment to price stability.
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