Suppose a Presidential Candidate Makes a Statement in a Debate

question 129

Essay

Suppose a presidential candidate makes a statement in a debate whereby he promises that he would encourage the Fed to permanently lower the unemployment rate to 3%.His opponent claims that this type of policy idea is mired in the 1960s and would only cause inflation.Explain what the opponent means.

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Definitions:

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the payment received for depositing money, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal over a period of one year.

Simple Interest Rate

The percentage of interest calculated only on the principal amount, not including any interest from previous periods.

Investment

The allocation of resources (such as time, money, or effort) in the expectation of generating a future return or profit.

Interest

The expense associated with taking out a loan, usually conveyed as a yearly percentage of the total loan value.