Monetary Policy and Rational Expectations Theory

The Fed's Demand Stimulus Policy and Rational Expectations Theory

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If the Fed conducts a demand stimulus policy, the rational expectations theory implies that

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Under rational expectations people quickly anticipate the effect of policy changes and adjust their actions accordingly. Thus, under a demand stimulus policy the

Phillips curve immediately shifts upward because individuals anticipate an acceleration in the inflation rate due to the more expansionary macropolicy.