In the Short Run, an Unanticipated Cut in the Rate

question 111

Multiple Choice

In the short run, an unanticipated cut in the rate of inflation would

• A)increase the unemployment rate.
• B)decrease the unemployment rate.
• C)unambiguously improve the misery index.
• D)lower the natural rate of unemployment.

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