In response to an unanticipated tightening of monetary policy, the Fed funds rate ________ at first, then ________ after 6 to 12 months

A) rises; returns most of the way to its original value
B) falls; returns most of the way to its original value
C) remains roughly unchanged; rises significantly
D) remains roughly unchanged; falls significantly


A

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