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RBA's Policy Response to a Demand-Side Slowdown
In a scenario where an economy like Australia's experiences a slowdown due to a fall in investment demand, the central bank's response is straightforward if inflation is initially at its target. The economic slowdown is expected to lower inflation, creating a situation where the central bank's goals of stabilizing aggregate demand and maintaining its inflation target are aligned. Consequently, the Reserve Bank of Australia can cut its policy interest rate to stimulate demand, which simultaneously helps guide inflation back toward the target level.
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