I believe that the combined force of these three factors restraining aggregate demand, plus others that I have not mentioned, would require a lower real rate than otherwise to avoid economic slack. Let me add, however, that there is a powerful force tending to make the equilibrium real rate higher than it would otherwise be.
Quite the contrary – we offer something that I would call a “partnership of convenience”, as we have a clear and measurable interest. We are aiming for two things: first, tighter  competition, and then, its possible outcome – a better price-quality ratio for consumers. In other words, we are moving forward with an incentive to achieve greater public benefit.