Suppose That Initially Real GDP Equals Potential GDP

question 176

Multiple Choice

Suppose that initially real GDP equals potential GDP. Then an increase in aggregate demand occurs. According to the Taylor rule, the Fed should ________ the federal funds rate by ________ government securities in the open market.

• A) raise; selling
• B) lower; selling
• C) raise; buying
• D) lower; buying

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