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from the Richmond Fed
– this post authored by Thomas A. Lubik and Christian Matthes
The natural rate of interest is a key concept in monetary economics because its level relative to the real rate of interest allows economists to assess the stance of monetary policy. However, the natural rate cannot be observed; it must be calculated using identifying assumptions.