Figure 17-5 -Refer to Figure 17-5.Consider the Phillips Curves Shown in the Shown

question 98

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-5
-Refer to Figure 17-5.Consider the Phillips curves shown in the above graph.We can conclude from this graph that

• A)the natural rate of unemployment in this economy is 5.5 percent.
• B)the expected rate of inflation in this economy is 10 percent.
• C)ceteris paribus,a fall in the rate of inflation to 5 percent will increase unemployment to 7.5 percent in the short run.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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