If the Federal Reserve Wants to Reduce Inflation from 4

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Essay

If the Federal Reserve wants to reduce inflation from 4 percent to 3 percent permanently,how can that goal be achieved,and what impact will that have on employment in the short run and the long run? Support your answer with a graph of the Phillips curve in the short run and the long run.

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Definitions:

Optimal Capital Structure

The most favorable mix of debt and equity financing that minimizes the company's cost of capital and maximizes its value.

EPS

Earnings Per Share, a financial metric used to indicate the profitability of a company on a per-share basis.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from revenue.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds with the goal to increase the potential return on investment.