Question: Plot the expected real interest rate since 1979 by subtracting the Michigan survey inflation measure (FRED code: MICH) from the three-month Treasury bill rate (FRED

Plot the expected real interest rate since 1979 by subtracting the Michigan survey inflation measure (FRED code: MICH) from the three-month Treasury bill rate (FRED code: TB3MS). Plot as a second line the ex post or realized real interest rate by subtracting from the three-month Treasury bill rate (FRED code: TB3MS) the actual inflation rate based on the percent change from a year ago of the consumer price index (FRED code: CPIAUCSL). What does it mean when these two measures are different? (Hints: First, graph the Treasury bill rate (FRED code: TB3MS); set the starting observation date in 1979; then, select "Add Data Series, " choose "Modify existing series" and select the appropriate "Data series" (1 or 2); at that point type the survey inflation measure (FRED code: MICH) in the search box. In the Formula box, type "a - b" if "a" corresponds to the interest rate ("b-a" if "a" corresponds to the survey inflation measure. Repeat the same operation for the realized real interest rate)
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