Suppose the Following Table Illustrates the Values of Real and Potential

Essay

Suppose the following table illustrates the values of real and potential GDP and the price level, if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)does not change its current policy to be more contractionary or expansionary.

If the RBA wants to keep real GDP at its potential level in 2018, should the RBA use a contractionary or expansionary policy? Should it raise or lower its interest rate target? How should it conduct open market operations to achieve its goal?
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