In the Basic New Keynesian Model, the Phillips Curve Specifies

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the Basic New Keynesian model, the Phillips curve specifies that inflation

• A) increases when the anticipated future rate of inflation decreases.
• B) decreases when output increases.
• C) increases when the efficient level of output increases.
• D) decreases when taxes increase.
• E) increases when the difference between output and efficient output increases.

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