What Fed Funds Rate Does Trump Want?

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Compared to Taylor rule, according the to the Atlanta Fed Taylor rule utility.
 

Figure 1: Fed funds implied by Taylor rule. 3 ppts below current Fed funds rate is 1.33%, marked by x.

This graph highlights how much Mr. Trump’s views on monetary policy differs from those still in touch with reality.

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