Figure 28-5 -Refer to Figure 28-5. Consider the Phillips Curves Shown in Curves

question 77

Multiple Choice

Figure 28-5
-Refer to Figure 28-5. Consider the Phillips curves shown in the above graph. We can conclude from this graph that

• A) the natural rate of unemployment in this economy is 5.5 percent.
• B) the expected rate of inflation in this economy is 10 percent.
• C) ceteris paribus, a fall in the rate of inflation to 5 percent will increase unemployment to 7.5 percent in the short run.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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