Which of the following is NOT considered a form of monetary policy?

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Targeting a specific nominal money supplyMaintaining a balanced government budgetSetting an inflation rate goalAiming for a predetermined real interest rateNone of the above

Explanation

Monetary policy involves controlling the money supply, interest rates, and inflation targets to influence the economy. Options A, C, and D are all monetary policy tools. However, maintaining a balanced budget (Option B) is a fiscal policy measure, not monetary policy.