Use the data in the following table to calculate the refinancing rate (1) using the Taylor rule, and fill in the last cell in table. Variable Value Equilibrium real refinancing rate (;*) 2% Four-quarter average inflation (x) 2% Inflation target (T) 1% Output (Y) Potential output (Y*) 11.5 12 Weight on the output gap (w1) Weight on the inflation gap (w2) 0.5 0.5 Refinancing rate (i) Suppose that the equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*) is 1% instead of 2%. Based on the Taylor rule and assuming everything else remains the same, how would this change the refinancing rate (i) you calculated in the previous question? The central bank should set the refinancing rate at 1.42%. The central bank should set the refinancing rate at -0.58%. For every percentage point lower the equilibrium real refinancing rate goes, the nominal refinancing rate should be 1 percentage point higher. Suppose the inflation rate over the last four quarters has been 3% instead of 2%. Assuming everything else is the same, what policy would the Taylor rule recommend? O Conservative policy O Tighter policy O Easier policy
Use the data in the following table to calculate the refinancing rate (1) using the Taylor rule, and fill in the last cell in table. Variable Value Equilibrium real refinancing rate (;*) 2% Four-quarter average inflation (x) 2% Inflation target (T) 1% Output (Y) Potential output (Y*) 11.5 12 Weight on the output gap (w1) Weight on the inflation gap (w2) 0.5 0.5 Refinancing rate (i) Suppose that the equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*) is 1% instead of 2%. Based on the Taylor rule and assuming everything else remains the same, how would this change the refinancing rate (i) you calculated in the previous question? The central bank should set the refinancing rate at 1.42%. The central bank should set the refinancing rate at -0.58%. For every percentage point lower the equilibrium real refinancing rate goes, the nominal refinancing rate should be 1 percentage point higher. Suppose the inflation rate over the last four quarters has been 3% instead of 2%. Assuming everything else is the same, what policy would the Taylor rule recommend? O Conservative policy O Tighter policy O Easier policy
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![Use the data in the following table to calculate the refinancing rate (i) using the Taylor rule, and fill in the last cell in table.
Variable
Value
Equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*)
2%
Four-quarter average inflation (1)
Inflation target („T)
2%
1%
Output (Y)
11.5
Potential output (Y*)
12
Weight on the output gap (w1)
0.5
Weight on the inflation gap (w2)
0.5
Refinancing rate (i)
Suppose that the equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*) is 1% instead of 2%. Based on the Taylor rule and assuming everything else remains the same, how would this change the refinancing rate (i) you
calculated in the previous question?
The central bank should set the refinancing rate at 1.42%.
The central bank should set the refinancing rate at -0.58%.
For every percentage point lower the equilibrium real refinancing rate goes, the nominal refinancing rate should be 1 percentage point higher.
Suppose the inflation rate over the last four quarters has been 3% instead of 2%. Assuming everything else is the same, what policy would the Taylor rule recommend?
Conservative policy
Tighter policy
O Easier policy
Which of the following statements describe potential problems with using the Taylor rule? Check all that apply.
The Taylor rule uses 2% for the equilibrium real refinancing rate.
The Taylor rule systematically recommends putting a higher weight on output gap.
The Taylor rule may be a poor guide to policy, because data are measured with error.
Following the Taylor rule, policymakers would always set an easier policy.
O O
O O](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fb1b6fd35-affc-4c43-8294-bc26e9900081%2Fb077c879-ae92-4453-b428-23761b3102cb%2Fnn21qdc_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Use the data in the following table to calculate the refinancing rate (i) using the Taylor rule, and fill in the last cell in table.
Variable
Value
Equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*)
2%
Four-quarter average inflation (1)
Inflation target („T)
2%
1%
Output (Y)
11.5
Potential output (Y*)
12
Weight on the output gap (w1)
0.5
Weight on the inflation gap (w2)
0.5
Refinancing rate (i)
Suppose that the equilibrium real refinancing rate (r*) is 1% instead of 2%. Based on the Taylor rule and assuming everything else remains the same, how would this change the refinancing rate (i) you
calculated in the previous question?
The central bank should set the refinancing rate at 1.42%.
The central bank should set the refinancing rate at -0.58%.
For every percentage point lower the equilibrium real refinancing rate goes, the nominal refinancing rate should be 1 percentage point higher.
Suppose the inflation rate over the last four quarters has been 3% instead of 2%. Assuming everything else is the same, what policy would the Taylor rule recommend?
Conservative policy
Tighter policy
O Easier policy
Which of the following statements describe potential problems with using the Taylor rule? Check all that apply.
The Taylor rule uses 2% for the equilibrium real refinancing rate.
The Taylor rule systematically recommends putting a higher weight on output gap.
The Taylor rule may be a poor guide to policy, because data are measured with error.
Following the Taylor rule, policymakers would always set an easier policy.
O O
O O
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