Yellen Says Low Risk Of Inflation From Stimulus Checks

Yellen Says Low Risk Of Inflation From Stimulus Checks

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses the potential for temporary inflation and the more pressing issue of unemployment, which can have lasting effects on individuals' well-being. She emphasizes the need to manage inflation risks and ensure the budget remains sustainable to control deficits.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Janet Yellen suggest about the potential for inflation?

Prices will decrease in the short term.

Inflation is not a concern at all.

There might be a temporary rise in prices.

It will definitely lead to a long-term price increase.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are unemployment numbers more concerning than inflation, according to the discussion?

They have no effect on the economy.

They can lead to a permanent impact on people's well-being.

They only affect a small portion of the population.

They are less significant than inflation.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered the most significant risk in the context of unemployment?

A temporary increase in prices.

A permanent effect on well-being.

A decrease in job opportunities.

An increase in government spending.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What long-term strategy did Yellen mention for economic stability?

Increasing taxes significantly.

Reducing government spending drastically.

Finding ways to ensure a sustainable budget.

Ignoring the budget deficits.

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What is the administration's goal regarding deficits?

To keep them under control.

To ignore them as they are not important.

To increase them for economic growth.

To eliminate them completely.