An Increase in the Expected Inflation Rate Will

question 235

Multiple Choice

An increase in the expected inflation rate will

• A)shift the short-run Phillips curve to the right.
• B)shift the short-run Phillips curve to the left.
• C)reduce the inflation rate.
• D)reduce the unemployment rate.

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Definitions:

Beginning Inventory

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Ending Inventory

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