QUESTION THREE Assuming a constant velocity of money while the money supply is growing 10% per year, real GDP is growing at 4% per year, and the real interest rate is r = 8%. Assume that actual Inflation is equal to expected inflation. a) Find the value of the nominal interest rate in this economy b) If the central bank increases the money growth rate by 4% per year, find the change in the nominal interest rate Ai C) Suppose the growth rate of Y falls to 2% per year. What will happen to inflation? What must the central bank do if it wishes to keep inflation constant?

QUESTION THREE Assuming a constant velocity of money while the money supply is growing 10% per year, real GDP is growing at 4% per year, and the real interest rate is r = 8%. Assume that actual Inflation is equal to expected inflation. a) Find the value of the nominal interest rate in this economy b) If the central bank increases the money growth rate by 4% per year, find the change in the nominal interest rate Ai C) Suppose the growth rate of Y falls to 2% per year. What will happen to inflation? What must the central bank do if it wishes to keep inflation constant?

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