If the Current Rate of Inflation Is 5% and the Target

question 66

Multiple Choice

If the current rate of inflation is 5% and the target rate of inflation is 2%, and output is 3% above its potential, the target federal funds rate would be:

• A)6.5%.
• B)2.5%.
• C)3.5%.
• D)10%.

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