For a Fixed Target Real Interest Rate and Target Inflation

question 106

Multiple Choice

For a fixed target real interest rate and target inflation rate, when inflation increases, the Fed ________ interest rates, hence ________ short-run equilibrium output.

• A)increases; increasing
• B)decreases; increasing
• C)increases; decreasing
• D)decreases; decreasing

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