The Taylor Rule Describes a Fed That Raises Real Interest

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Taylor rule describes a Fed that raises real interest rates when

• A) real output exceeds potential real output.
• B) interest rates fall unexpectedly.
• C) inflation is expected to rise.
• D) inflation rises about its targeted level.
• E) both a and d.

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