Applying Inflation Targeting Principles
A country's central bank adopts a policy framework where it publicly commits to a long-term inflation target of 3.0%. If the central bank is fully credible and successfully implements its policies over the next two decades, what specific numerical value should be used as the best forecast for the country's average inflation rate over this period? Justify your answer based on the fundamental expectation of this type of policy framework.
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