According to Friedman and Phelps, When Is the Unemployment Rate

question 104

Multiple Choice

According to Friedman and Phelps, when is the unemployment rate below the natural rate?

• A) when actual inflation is greater than expected inflation
• B) when actual inflation is less than expected inflation
• C) when actual inflation equals expected inflation
• D) when actual inflation is low

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Definitions:

Government Ownership

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Short Run

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Barriers To Entry

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