Of the five endogenous variables in the dynamic model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply, which are the nominal variables that will change in long-run equilibrium if the central bank changes its inflation target? A)Y_t, r_t, and i_t B)Y_t, i_t, and E_tπ_{t + 1} C)π_t, i_t, and E_tπ_{t + 1} D)r_t, π_t, and i_t

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The nominal variables that will change in long-run equilibrium if the central bank changes its inflation target are π_t, i_t, and E_tπ_{t + 1}. This is because the central bank's inflation target affects the expected rate of inflation, which in turn affects the nominal interest rate and the price level.

Of the Five Endogenous Variables in the Dynamic Model of Aggregate