Which of the Following Would Shift the Short-Run Phillips Curve

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would shift the short-run Phillips curve to the right?

• A)​an negative supply shock
• B)​an increase in inflationary expectations
• C)​a decrease in inflationary expectations
• D)​either (a) or (b)

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