Q1: Using the 3-equation model of an inflation targeting central bank (with an IS-curve, a Phillips curve and a monetary rule), provide a period by period explanation of how a negative aggregate demand shock can result in an economy falling into a deflation trap. Explain why conventional monetary policy becomes ineffective in such circumstances. What other policy options are available to get the economy out of the deflation trap?

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