Suppose the Fed Follows the Taylor Rule

question 48

Multiple Choice

Suppose the Fed follows the Taylor rule.Which of the following is likely to happen if the Fed overestimates potential output​?

• A)​The inflation rate will rise.
• B)The federal funds rate will fall.​
• C)​The money supply will decrease.
• D)​The income tax rates will increase.

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