a) Should the Federal Reserve Board focus exclusively on the problem of inflation?

b) What other goals are appropriate for Federal Reserve policy?

c) What is the appropriate goal for the inflation rate?

d) How effective is Federal Reserve monetary policy in achieving its goals?

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