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Rationale for Inflation Target Variation
Two developed countries with similar economic structures have set different inflation targets: Country X targets 2% while Country Y targets 3%. Explain why both central banks can be considered to be pursuing sound monetary policy, despite the difference in their specific numerical targets.
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