According to the Monetary Policy Rule (Assuming θ_π > 0)

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to the monetary policy rule (assuming θ_π > 0) when inflation increases, the central bank increases the nominal interest rate by _____ the increase in the rate of inflation, which _____ the real interest rate.

• A)more than; increases
• B)less than; decreases
• C)an amount equal to; does not change
• D)less than; increases

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