Assuming the Fed Is Following the Taylor Rule, If Inflation

question 122

Multiple Choice

Assuming the Fed is following the Taylor Rule, if inflation is 3 percent, target inflation is 2 percent, and output is 1 percent above potential, what would you predict would be the Fed funds rate target?

• A)4 percent
• B)5 percent
• C)5.5 percent
• D)6 percent

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