When the Actual Rate of Unemployment Is Less Than the Natural

question 122

Multiple Choice

When the actual rate of unemployment is less than the natural rate of unemployment, the economy

• A) operates at an output greater than its long-run potential.
• B) operates at its maximum sustainable output.
• C) must also be experiencing stable prices (zero inflation).
• D) operates at an output less than its long-run potential.

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