The Rationale for a Positive Inflation Target
Many central banks around the world aim for a low but positive inflation rate (e.g., 2%) rather than a zero percent inflation rate. Analyze the primary argument for this policy choice, focusing on how it affects a central bank's ability to respond to economic downturns.
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Imagine two economies, Country A and Country B, are both entering a recession. For the past decade, Country A has maintained an average inflation rate of 0%, while Country B has maintained an average inflation rate of 2%. Both central banks want to stimulate their economies by lowering their main policy interest rate. Which central bank is likely to have more flexibility to create a powerful stimulus, and why?
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The Rationale for a Positive Inflation Target