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Based on the author's argument regarding 'countercyclical monetary policy,' what can be logically concluded about the intended role of central banks in a fiat system during an economic recession?
- 1They are rendered functionally powerless to intervene because fiat currency lacks an intrinsic physical asset to back its market value.
- 2They must prioritize external exchange rate stability above all else, even if it exacerbates domestic unemployment.
- 3They are empowered to actively intervene by injecting liquidity and adjusting interest rates downward to stimulate economic activity.✓
- 4They must automatically contract the money supply to prevent the long-term erosion of consumer purchasing power.
Correct answer
They are empowered to actively intervene by injecting liquidity and adjusting interest rates downward to stimulate economic activity.
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