The Taylor Rule Uses Three Variables to Determine the Target

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Taylor rule uses three variables to determine the target for the cash rate. Which of the following is NOT one of those variables?

• A)Output gap
• B)Monetary base
• C)Equilibrium real interest rate
• D)Inflation rate

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