If the Federal Reserve Tries to Target Inflation near 2

question 7

Multiple Choice

If the Federal Reserve tries to target inflation near 2%, the inflation rate is 3%, and output is 3% below potential GDP, then the target federal funds rate according to the Taylor rule is

• A) 3%.
• B) 4%.
• C) 5%.
• D) 6%.

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