Question

Suppose real GDP is forecasted to grow by 1.881.88 %, the velocity of money has been stable, and the Fed announces an inflation target of 2.502.50 %. What is the largest money growth rate the Fed could implement and still achieve its inflation target

Answer 1

Answer: 4.38%

Explanation:

Use the Quantity Theory of Money to find the growth rat:

MV = PY

ΔMoney supply + ΔVelocity = ΔPrice level + ΔEconomic output or GDP

Velocity is stable so is 0.

ΔMoney supply + 0 = 2.50% + 1.88%

ΔMoney supply = 4.38%