The Point Where the Central Bank's Target Inflation Rate Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The point where the central bank's target inflation rate is consistent with the long-run real interest rate lies:

• A) above the monetary policy reaction curve.
• B) below the monetary policy reaction curve.
• C) on the monetary policy reaction curve.
• D) on the horizontal (inflation) axis.

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