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question 154

Multiple Choice

Figure 16-4
-Refer to the Figure 16-4.At point m,how do actual and expected inflation rates and unemployment rates compare?

• A) The actual inflation rate exceeds the expected inflation rate and the actual unemployment rate exceeds the natural rate of unemployment.
• B) The actual inflation rate exceeds the expected inflation rate and the actual unemployment rate is less than the natural rate of unemployment.
• C) The actual inflation rate is less than the expected inflation rate and the actual unemployment rate exceeds the natural rate of unemployment.
• D) The actual inflation rate is less than the expected inflation rate and the actual unemployment rate is less than the natural rate of unemployment.

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