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

---

Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The return a company requires to decide if an investment meets capital return requirements and is often used to assess the cost of funding.

Risk-Free Rate

The theoretical return of an investment with zero risk, often represented by the yield on government securities like U.S. Treasury bonds.

Beta

A metric for assessing the uncertainty, or inherent danger, of an individual security or collective investment compared to the market at large.

Common Stock

Represents equity ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.