Using the simple monetary rule Rt-r=m(Tt-T), if m=0.5 and the inflatio rate is 2 percent below the target inflation rate, the Federal Reserve will A. raise the marginal product of capital by 1 percent. B. lower the interest rate by 1 percent. C. raise the interest rate by 1 percent. D. lower the marginal product of capital by 1 percent. E. lower the target rate by 2 percent.

Using the simple monetary rule Rt-r=m(Tt-T), if m=0.5 and the inflatio rate is 2 percent below the target inflation rate, the Federal Reserve will A. raise the marginal product of capital by 1 percent. B. lower the interest rate by 1 percent. C. raise the interest rate by 1 percent. D. lower the marginal product of capital by 1 percent. E. lower the target rate by 2 percent.

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Chapter22: Money Growth And Inflation

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