When Will the Economy Be at a Point on the Expectations-Augmented

question 55

Multiple Choice

When will the economy be at a point on the expectations-augmented Phillips curve that has an unemployment rate below the natural rate?

• A) Inflation is lower than expected.
• B) Inflation is higher than expected.
• C) Inflation expectations have fallen significantly.
• D) Inflation is at the target level.

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