Based on the figure below, the economy is initially at point A on the monetary policy reaction function (RF1) and the aggregate demand curve (AD1). The actual rate of inflation is p' and the Federal Reserve's target inflation rate is p*1.
If the Federal Reserve raises its target inflation rate to p*3, then the Federal Reserve's monetary policy reaction function will ________ and the aggregate demand curve will ________.
A. shift to RF2; shift to AD2
B. shift to RF3: shift to AD3
C. shift to RF3; shift to AD2
D. shift to RF2: shift to AD3
Answer: C
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