If $\bar { m } = 0.5$ In the Simple Monetary Rule and the Inflation Rate Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

If $\bar { m } = 0.5$ in the simple monetary rule and the inflation rate is 2 percent below the target inflation rate, the Federal Reserve will:

• A) lower the target rate by 2 percent
• B) raise the interest rate by 1 percent
• C) lower the interest rate by 1 percent
• D) lower the marginal product of capital by 1 percent
• E) Not enough information is given.

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Price Sensitivity

The degree to which the demand for a product changes in response to a change in its price.

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