A Rise in In?ationary Expectations in the Economy Will

question 60

Multiple Choice

A rise in in?ationary expectations in the economy will:

• A) lead to an increase in labour productivity.
• B) shift the short-run Phillips curve upward.
• C) lead to a fall in the long-run equilibrium level of GDP.
• D) cause workers to negotiate lower nominal wages.

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