1) Suppose that long term interest rates in the economy were increasing due to strong economic growth and demand for loans in the world economy. Meanwhile suppose that the Fed was holding down its federal funds rate target. What would probably be happening to M2 velocity? Explain your answer.

2) Those who advocate that the Fed target monetary aggregates, usually argue that the Fed should not alter its monetary targets in response to temporary changes in macroeconomic conditions, yet those who advocate interest rate targeting never recommend that the Fed maintain a constant federal funds rate target. Why not? (What's the potential danger of maintaining a rigid interest rate target?)