According to the Taylor Rule, When Real GDP Is Equal

question 102

Multiple Choice

According to the Taylor rule, when real GDP is equal to potential GDP and inflation is equal to its target rate of 2 percent, the Federal fund rate should:

• A) Be increased by 10 percent
• B) Be decreased by 10 percent
• C) Remain at about 4 percent
• D) Remain at about 8 percent

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