If the Fed Were to Allow Unemployment to Remain at a Higher

question 60

Multiple Choice

If the Fed were to allow unemployment to remain at a higher level than the NAIRU:

• A) it could lead to deflation.
• B) inflation would likely occur.
• C) to the economy would not maintain full employment.
• D) monetary policy would not be effective.

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