According to the Taylor Rule, When Real GDP Is Above

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the Taylor rule, when real GDP is above its natural level, the nominal federal funds rate should be _____, and when inflation is below 2 percent, the nominal federal funds rate should be _____.

• A) raised; raised
• B) raised; lowered
• C) lowered; raised
• D) lowered; lowered

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