Assume That There Is a Short-Run Tradeoff Between Inflation and Unemployment

question 58

Multiple Choice

Assume that there is a short-run tradeoff between inflation and unemployment, that the central bank desires both low inflation and low unemployment, and that the central bank uses discretion in conducting monetary policy. Initially, households and firms expect high inflation. Following an announcement by the central bank of a low-inflation policy, households and firms will ______ the central bank's announcement and ______ their expectations of inflation.

• A) believe; lower
• B) not believe; not change
• C) believe; not change
• D) not believe; lower

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Definitions:

Marginal Resource Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the change in total cost incurred by a firm when it utilizes an additional unit of an input or resource.

Competitive Labor Market

A competitive labor market is characterized by numerous employers and workers where no single entity has the power to influence wages, ensuring efficient allocation of labor.

Monopsonist

A market situation where there is only one buyer for many sellers, giving the single buyer significant control over prices and terms of purchase.

Competitive Labor Market

A market scenario where numerous buyers (employers) and sellers (workers) freely interact to determine the wages and employment conditions without significant restrictions or monopoly power.