Refer to the Diagram

question 78

Multiple Choice

Refer to the diagram. Assume that the natural rate of unemployment is 5 percent and that the economy is initially operating at point c, where the expected and actual rates of inflation are each 4
Percent. If the actual rate of inflation unexpectedly rises from 4 percent to 6 percent, the economy
Will

• A) move from a to b and eventually to c.
• B) move directly from c to b.
• C) remain at a.
• D) move from c to d and eventually to a.

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