According to the Phillips Curve, Inflation Depends on Expected Inflation

question 85

Multiple Choice

According to the Phillips curve, inflation depends on expected inflation because:

• A) the real interest rate depends on the expected rate of inflation.
• B) the central bank sets its target inflation rate based on the expected rate of inflation.
• C) the natural level of output depends on the expected rate of inflation.
• D) when some firms set prices in advance, expected inflation influences future prices.

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