Beginning in 2022 central banks around the world began to respond to increasing inflation rates by increasing their policy interest rates. This problem explores the reasons for these policy decisions and the expected results. Explain the effects of the decision on interest rates and how the central banks must respond to support this policy decision. [Hint: Use a diagram for the money market, make sure to discuss the adjustment to the new equilibrium in the money market.]

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Beginning in 2022 central banks around the world began to respond to increasing inflation rates by increasing their policy interest rates. This problem explores the reasons for these policy decisions and the expected results. Explain the effects of the decision on interest rates and how the central banks must respond to support this policy decision. [Hint: Use a diagram for the money market, make sure to discuss the adjustment to the new equilibrium in the money market.] 

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