The Phillips Curve Shows That

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Phillips curve shows that:

• A) The business cycle has been eliminated.
• B) An increase in inflation temporarily increases unemployment.
• C) Inflation and unemployment are unrelated in the short run.
• D) A decrease in inflation temporarily increases unemployment.
• E) None of these answers.

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