What is one of the main actions taken by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation?
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Reducing taxes
Raising interest rates
Increasing government spending
Lowering interest rates
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What is a potential effect of raising interest rates on the economy?
It increases inflation
It slows down the economy
It stabilizes the currency
It speeds up economic growth
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What is the main concern when trying to control inflation without causing a recession?
Balancing inflation control with employment impacts
Increasing government debt
Reducing consumer spending
Enhancing international trade
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What do some economists believe is necessary to control inflation effectively?
An increase in consumer spending
A decrease in interest rates
A recession
A significant increase in exports
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What is the optimistic view regarding the current economic situation?
Interest rates will remain unchanged
A deep recession is unavoidable
Inflation will continue to rise
A deep recession might be avoided
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