If Inflationary Expectations Are Quite Sluggish (That Is, They Do

question 178

Multiple Choice

If inflationary expectations are quite sluggish (that is, they do not adapt quickly) , then the short-run Phillips curve will

• A)be vertical.
• B)be horizontal.
• C)slope downward.
• D)slope upward.

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