Suppose the Long-Run Phillips Curve Shifts to the Left

question 183

Multiple Choice

Suppose the long-run Phillips curve shifts to the left. For any given rate of money growth and inflation, how would unemployment and output change?

• A) Unemployment would be higher, and output would be lower.
• B) Unemployment would be higher, and output would be higher.
• C) Unemployment would be lower, and output would be lower.
• D) Unemployment would be lower, and output would be higher.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Level

Equilibrium level refers to the state in an economy or market where supply equals demand, so there is no tendency for change.

Disposable Income

Available financial assets to households for investments and outlays after income taxes have been applied.

Government Spending

Expenditures by government bodies on goods and services, including salaries, infrastructure, and welfare programs.

Tax

A compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.