-Consider Figure 12.9,which Shows Short-Run Output Fluctuations

question 54

Multiple Choice

-Consider Figure 12.9,which shows short-run output fluctuations
From 1990.1 to 2000.4,by quarter.If this is all the information you have,during the period 1997.1-1993.4,from the Phillips curve,you would conclude that:

• A)inflation is decelerating, .
• B)inflation is accelerating, .
• C)unemployment is falling.
• D)unemployment is rising.
• E)Not enough information is given.

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