Assume That the Phillips Curve Equation Is Represented by Nt

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume that the Phillips curve equation is represented by nt - nt- 1 = (m + z) - aut. Given this information, the natural rate of unemployment will be equal to:

• A) (m + z)/a.
• B) m + z.
• C) (m + z) - a.
• D) (m - z)/a.
• E) a(m + z).

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