Which of the scenarios best reflects the meaning of the term inflation targeting? a) In anticipation of the upcoming election, the chairman of the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, hoping to win support for the incumbent president. b) A central bank is expected to achieve a 3% annual inflation rate. c) Hoping to reduce inflation to improve public opinion, the Federal Reserve decides to lower interest rates. d) A local shopping mall offers an "inflation discount," which compensates for the recent increase in prices, in the hopes of targeting savvy consumers.

Anew japanese restaurant opens two blocks from your home. the owner, reiko, is a personal friend of yours. you don't particularly like japanese food, but you decide to go anyway; however, there is nothing on the menu that sounds appealing. unfortunately, it turns out that most of the people in your town don't like japanese cuisine either. reiko confides that business is not good, but she isn't sure what to do from an economic standpoint. which of the following would most likely describe adam smith's perspective on this problem? select one: a. reiko should ask the government for assistance. b. reiko should close the restaurant and find a different career. c. reiko should lay off workers and do everything herself to save money. d. reiko should add other foods to the menu and offer discounts to attract more people to her restaurant.