Economists Generally Agree That There Is a Short-Run Phillips Curve

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Essay

Economists generally agree that there is a short-run Phillips curve. However, some economists believe that the short-run Phillips curve is steep and that inflation expectations adjust quickly so the long run is short-lived. What do such beliefs imply about the benefits of using policy to reduce unemployment? What do such beliefs imply about the costs of using policy to reduce inflation?

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