If a rise in world oil prices led the central bank to accept lower real interest rates, what would most likely happen to inflation?

Correct answer D. Increase

Explanation

Accepting lower real interest rates means looser monetary policy, which adds demand on top of the cost push from oil, so inflation would rise.

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