Economists Generally Agree That There Is a Short-Run Phillips Curve

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Essay

Economists generally agree that there is a short-run Phillips curve. However, some economists believe that the short-run Phillips curve is steep and that inflation expectations adjust quickly so the long run is short-lived. What do such beliefs imply about the benefits of using policy to reduce unemployment? What do such beliefs imply about the costs of using policy to reduce inflation?

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The deliberate apportionment of a tangible asset's cost over the period it is expected to be useful.

Useful Life

The estimated time period a fixed asset is expected to be usefully productive for a business.

Deferred Revenues

Income received by a company for goods or services not yet delivered or rendered, recorded as a liability on the balance sheet until earned.

Adjusting Entry

At the close of an accounting cycle, adjusting entries are recorded in the journal to apportion revenues and expenses to the time frame in which they were truly incurred.