If the Fed's policy reaction function equals r = .02 + p, where r is the real interest rate, p is the inflation rate. When the inflation rate is zero, then the real interest rate will:
A. set to equal 2%.
B. set equal zero too.
C. set to equal 4%
D. be below the target value for the real interest rate.
Answer: A
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