Which of the Following Equations, Discussed in the Text, Can $i _ { t } = \bar { r }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations, discussed in the text, can be used to predict the federal funds rate?

• A) \(i _ { t } = \bar { r }\)
• B) \(i _ { t } = \bar { m } \left( \pi _ { t } - \bar { \pi } \right)\)
• C) \(i _ { t } = \bar { r } + \bar { \pi } + \bar { m } \left( \pi _ { t } - \bar { \pi } \right)\)
• D) \(i _ { t } = \bar { r } + \pi _ { t } + \bar { a }\)
• E) None of these answers are correct.

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