Suppose the Economy Is in a Boom in Which Real

question 19

Essay

Suppose the economy is in a boom in which real GDP is greater than potential GDP. The rate of inflation, however, remains at the target level set by the Fed. Suppose that financial markets are convinced that higher inflation is imminent and, in agreement, the Fed decides to increase interest rates.
(A) Illustrate the change in Fed palicy whth a manetary policy rule thatram.
(B) Show, using the egregete demand curve and an infletion adjustrnent line, the short-run, mediun-ruy and lang-run effect of the Fed's policy.

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