The Economy of Alpha Operates According to Okun's Law

question 68

Multiple Choice

The economy of Alpha operates according to Okun's law. In Alpha, potential GDP equals $500 billion, actual GDP equals $480 billion, and the natural rate of unemployment is 5 percent. What is the actual rate of unemployment in Alpha?

• A)1 percent
• B)3 percent
• C)4 percent
• D)7 percent

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Definitions:

Creative Destruction

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