Suppose That Initially Real GDP Equals Potential GDP

question 153

Multiple Choice

Suppose that initially real GDP equals potential GDP. Then a decrease 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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