Using the Taylor Rule, If Inflation Is 3 Percent, Desired

question 210

Multiple Choice

Using the Taylor rule, if inflation is 3 percent, desired inflation is 2 percent, and output is 2 percentage points above potential, the Fed should target a federal funds rate of:

• A)6.5.
• B)4.5.
• C)3.5.
• D)3.0.

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Definitions:

General Welfare

General welfare refers to the overall health, prosperity, and happiness of a population.

Invisible Hand Principle

Adam Smith's concept that individuals' self-interested actions can lead to positive social and economic outcomes, guided as if by an invisible hand.

Economic Welfare

The overall well-being and standard of living of people in an economy, typically measured by indicators like wealth, health, and happiness, alongside economic factors.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and products that are similar but differentiated.