The Taylor Rule is given by r = it + pt + 0.5(it - i*t) + 0.5(u*t - ut) The Federal Reserve is targeting 2% inflation and the natural rate of unemployment is believed to be 4.7%. Economic data suggests that the inflation rate is currently 4.7% while the unemployment rate is 9.8%. The real rate of interest is believed to be 2.5%. According to the Taylor Rule, what target should the Federal Reserve set for the Federal Funds Rate?

The Taylor Rule is given by r = it + pt + 0.5(it - it) + 0.5(ut - ut) The Federal Reserve is targeting 2% inflation and the natural rate of unemployment is believed to be 4.7%. Economic data suggests that the inflation rate is currently 4.7% while the unemployment rate is 9.8%. The real rate of interest is believed to be 2.5%. According to the Taylor Rule, what target should the Federal Reserve set for the Federal Funds Rate?

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