According to the Natural-Rate Hypothesis, Output Will Be at the Natural

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the natural-rate hypothesis, output will be at the natural rate:

• A) if inflation exceeds expected inflation.
• B) if inflation falls below expected inflation.
• C) in the long run.
• D) if aggregate demand affects output in the long run.

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