If a Central Bank Reduced Inflation by 4 Percentage Points

question 84

Multiple Choice

If a central bank reduced inflation by 4 percentage points and this made output fall by 5 percent for one year and 3 percent for another year and the unemployment rate rise 2.5 percent above its natural rate for one year and 1.5 percent above its natural rate for another year,the sacrifice ratio was

• A)1.
• B)2.
• C)3.
• D)None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

Tax Burden

The measure of the total amount of taxes paid by individuals or businesses, often expressed as a percentage of income or GDP.

Equilibrium

A state where market supply and demand balance each other, and as a result, prices become stable.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline, usually intended to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Revenue Generated

The total amount of money received by a company from its sales of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.