Present Two Arguments as to Why the Fed Should Adopt

question 5

Essay

Present two arguments as to why the Fed should adopt inflation targeting as a framework for monetary policy.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual amount they receive.

Tax

A necessary economic duty or another sort of imposition exacted from a taxpayer by a governmental agency to allocate funds for government activities and multiple public financial needs.

Good

A tangible item that satisfies some human want or need, which can be transferred from the producer to a buyer.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a mismatch between supply and demand.