The Long-Run Phillips Curve Shows the Relationship Between the Inflation

question 352

Multiple Choice

The long-run Phillips curve shows the relationship between the inflation rate and the unemployment rate when the

• A) real interest rate equals the nominal interest rate.
• B) real interest rate is zero.
• C) actual inflation rate equals the expected inflation rate.
• D) inflation rate is zero.

Gain an understanding of bond valuation, including factors that affect the price of bonds and their yield.

Develop skills to calculate the present value of future income streams and the net present value (NPV) of investments.

Comprehend the relationship between interest rates and bond prices, including the impact of changes in interest rates.

Understand the basics of investment decisions, including the calculation and interpretation of the internal rate of return (IRR).

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