Higher inflation targets lead to increased employment and economic gains.
The article explores how inflation targets affect wage markups and employment in a New Keynesian model. By assuming that wages are set before contracts expire, wage setters act as leaders in negotiations. The study shows that a lower inflation target leads to higher wage markups and lower employment in both the short and long term. This is because wage claims and inflation targets impact money holdings differently. The model suggests that a moderate inflation rate can boost output significantly.