If aggregate spending in an economy can be written as Y = 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. 4 percent
B. 5 percent
C. 2 percent
D. 3 percent

Answer: D

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