Suppose Expected Inflation and Actual Inflation Are Both Relatively High,and

question 75

Multiple Choice

Suppose expected inflation and actual inflation are both relatively high,and unemployment is at its natural rate.If the Fed then pursues a contractionary monetary policy,which of the following results would be expected in the short run?

• A)Expected inflation would exceed actual inflation,and unemployment would exceed its natural rate.
• B)Expected inflation would exceed actual inflation,and unemployment would be below its natural rate.
• C)Actual inflation would exceed expected inflation,and unemployment would exceed its natural rate.
• D)Actual inflation would exceed expected inflation,and unemployment would be below its natural rate.

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