Suppose that inflation is 2 percent, the Federal funds rate is 4 percent, and real GDP falls 2 percent below potential GDP. Acording to the Taylor rule, in what direction and by how much should the Fed change the real Federal funds rate? According to the Taylor rule, the Fed should increase the Federal funds rate by 6.5 percentage point.

Suppose that inflation is 2 percent, the Federal funds rate is 4 percent, and real GDP falls 2 percent below potential GDP. Acording to the Taylor rule, in what direction and by how much should the Fed change the real Federal funds rate? According to the Taylor rule, the Fed should increase the Federal funds rate by 6.5 percentage point.

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