Interest rate shocks worsen inequality, impacting welfare and monetary policy.
The article explores how changes in interest rates affect inequality, inflation, and the economy. They found that when interest rates go up, inequality increases while inflation and economic output decrease. The study also shows that stabilizing inequality is an important goal for monetary policy. Additionally, having more unskilled workers in the model leads to lower overall welfare. Lastly, when there are fewer skilled workers, monetary policy is less effective, and fiscal policy becomes more important for the economy.