If the Fed's policy reaction function equals r = .02 + ?, where r is the real interest rate and ? is the inflation rate. When the inflation rate is zero, then the real interest rate will be:

A. set to equal 4 percent.
B. set to equal zero.
C.  below the target value for the real interest rate.
D. set to equal 2 percent.


Answer: D

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