According to the Taylor rule, the Fed reacts to an increase in inflation by ____________. __________ thus stabilizing inflation.

a) increasing the Fed Funds rate one-for-one; The resulting increase in real rates reduces aggregate demand.

b) increasing the Fed Funds rate more than proportionally; The resulting increase in real rates reduces aggregate demand

c) increasing the Fed Funds rate less than proportionally; The resulting fall in real rates increases aggregate demand.

d) lowering the Fed Funds rate; The resulting increase in real rates reduces aggregate demand