Suppose the economy is in a boom in which real GDP is greater than potential GDP. T'he rate of inflation, however, remains at the target level set by the Fed. Suppose that financial markets are convinced that higher inflation is imminent and, in agreement, the Fed decides to increase interest rates. (a) Illustrate the change in Fed policy with a monetary policy rule diagram.

Suppose the economy is in a boom in which real GDP is greater than potential GDP. T'he rate of inflation, however, remains at the target level set by the Fed. Suppose that financial markets are convinced that higher inflation is imminent and, in agreement, the Fed decides to increase interest rates. (a) Illustrate the change in Fed policy with a monetary policy rule diagram.

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Chapter14: Macroeconomic Policy: Tradeoffs, Expectations, Credibility, And Sources Of Business Cycles

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