Which Curve Does an Increase in Expected Inflation Shift

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which curve does an increase in expected inflation shift?

• A)only the long-run Phillips curve
• B)only the short-run Phillips curve
• C)neither the short-run nor long-run Phillips curve
• D)both the short-run and long-run Phillips curve

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