Ultimately, What Causes the Short-Run Reduction in Unemployment Associated with an Increase

question 78

Multiple Choice

Ultimately, what causes the short-run reduction in unemployment associated with an increase in inflation?

• A) the shape of the long-run aggregate-supply curve
• B) unanticipated inflation, not inflation per se
• C) rational expectations
• D) anticipated changes in the price level

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