In November 2020, the price level in the U.S. was . At the s…

In November 2020, the price level in the U.S. was . At the same date, the price level in the Eurozone was . One year later, the price levels were  and . During this 12-month period, the real exchange rate was constant. The nominal exchange rate (E) is reported in euros per dollar (i.e. how many euros do we need to purchase one dollar). Using the information above, calculate the rate of change of E during this time (in percent). Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Suppose the Federal Reserve decreases interest rates from 4%…

Suppose the Federal Reserve decreases interest rates from 4% to 3%, which shifts aggregate demand and increases short-run output to 1.0%. If there are no other shocks to the economy, and the resulting change in inflation is 6.0 percentage points, what is the value of the parameter

You are a staff economist with the Federal Reserve. The chai…

You are a staff economist with the Federal Reserve. The chairman says to you, “We are seeing signs of inflation above our target rate, and I don’t think the Phillips curve is very steep. What should we do to bring the rate back to our target rate?” How do you respond? Answer:  “Because the Phillips curve is relatively flat, we need to interest rates in order to the investment-to-potential output ratio and hence short-run output. A flat Phillips curve requires a in short-run output in order to lower the inflation rate.”