The Idea That, in the Long Run, the Phillips Curve

question 47

Multiple Choice

The idea that, in the long run, the Phillips curve is vertical, implying no trade- off between inflation and unemployment, is based on the premise that

• A)inflationary expectations do not influence inflation.
• B)expectations do not adjust to reflect actual inflation.
• C)changes in unemployment do not influence real GDP.
• D)inflation and unemployment are unrelated.
• E)inflationary expectations fully adjust to actual inflation.

Grasp the significance of the availability heuristic in shaping expectations based on memory.

Identify psychological barriers to effective problem-solving, such as fixation.

Investigate the ways nonhuman species transmit culture and use tools.

Understand the role and limitations of intuition in decision-making.

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