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Keynesians and monetarists differ over how steep the IS and LM curves actually are Monetarists claim that the IS curve must be __________ and the LM curve must be __________?

Correct answer: A. flat; steep

  • A. flat; steep
  • B. flat; flat
  • C. steep; flat
  • D. steep; steep

Explanation

Monetarists generally assume investment is quite responsive to interest rates, making the IS curve relatively flat, while money demand is less interest-sensitive, making the LM curve steep. This combination also explains their emphasis on the effectiveness of monetary policy.

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