Given the utility function in the preceding question, assume that the economy has an expectations-augmented Phillips curve

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Given the utility function in the preceding question, assume that the economy has an expectations-augmented Phillips curve such that:

u−un =−0.1(π −πe)

Derive the optimal values of u and π for

(a) exogenously given πe,

(b) the rationally expected value of πe. Compare these optimal values with those under a credible precommitment to zero inflation.

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Monetary Economics

ISBN: 9780415772099

2nd Edition

Authors: Jagdish Handa

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