Discussion Paper

Expectations about the Federal Funds Rate in the Long Run


Abstract: To what extent does the persistent relatively low level of the federal funds rate reflect a decline in its long-run equilibrium? In this Note, we examine how views have evolved on that question among professional forecasters, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) participants, and investors in bond markets.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2431

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2019-10-09

Number: 2019-10-09