Recall the Application about the increase in political independence for the Bank of England and its effect on anticipated inflation to answer the following question(s). In 1997, the Bank of England became more independent from the government. Although the government still retained the authority to set overall policy goals, the Bank of England was free to pursue its policy goals without direct political control. Federal Reserve economist Mark Spiegel compared interest rates on two different types of long-term bonds, those that are automatically adjusted for inflation and those that are not, to see how the British bond market reacted to this policy change.
-The heads of central banks tend to be conservative, preferring to risk increasing unemployment instead of risking an increase in inflation.

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This is a commonly held belief among central bankers, including heads of central banks. By prioritizing low and stable inflation, they prioritize long-term economic growth and stability over short-term unemployment concerns.

Recall the Application About the Increase in Political Independence for the Bank