What Are Price Shocks? Why Were They Not Included in the Original

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Essay

What are price shocks? Why were they not included in the original formulation of the Phillips curve? Why were they added to the modern Phillips curve?

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Definitions:

Metal

A class of elements characterized by their ability to conduct electricity and heat, and which, in general, possess a shiny appearance.

Chemical Sample

A small part or quantity of a chemical substance taken to be analytically tested or evaluated.

Density

The mass of a substance per unit volume, often indicated as kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m^3) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm^3).

Mass

The property of a physical body that quantifies the amount of material contained within it, influencing the body's resistance to acceleration.