According to the Taylor Rule, the Fed Should

question 51

Multiple Choice

According to the Taylor rule, the Fed should:

• A)​lower the fed funds rate by 2.0% if inflation rises 1.0% above its target of 1.0%.
• B)​raise the fed funds rate by 2.0% if inflation rises 1.0% above its target of 1.0%.
• C)​lower the fed funds rate by 0.5% if inflation rises 1.0% above its target of 2.0%.
• D)​raise the fed funds rate by 0.5% if inflation rises 1.0% above its target of 2.0%.

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