If planned aggregate spending in an economy can be written as PAE = 15,000 + 0.6Y ? 20,000r, and potential output equals 36,000, what real interest rate must the Federal Reserve set to bring the economy to full employment?

A. 2 percent
B. 4 percent
C. 3 percent
D. 5 percent

Answer: C

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