When Persons Underestimate Inflation (When Actual Inflation Exceeds the Expected

question 65

Multiple Choice

When persons underestimate inflation (when actual inflation exceeds the expected rate) , actual unemployment will

• A) exceed the natural rate of unemployment.
• B) equal the natural rate of unemployment.
• C) fall below the natural rate of unemployment.
• D) increase if the government is running a budget deficit and decrease if a budget surplus is present.

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