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Evaluating Central Bank Policy During an Inflation Shock
Imagine a country whose central bank has successfully maintained an inflation rate near its 2% target for over a decade, building significant public trust. A sudden, unexpected global event causes a sharp increase in the costs of energy and imported goods, pushing the inflation rate up to 8%. Some politicians and business leaders are now publicly arguing that the central bank should abandon its inflation target to avoid the economic slowdown that would result from raising interest rates. Evaluate the argument for the central bank to maintain its commitment to the inflation target despite the short-term economic costs. In your answer, explain the key benefits that a consistent inflation-targeting policy is designed to provide.
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