Asked by Kaitlynn McEwen on Jun 26, 2024
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The unemployment rate can remain below the natural rate,but only _____.
A) in the long run
B) with continuous deflation
C) with a continuously increasing inflation rate
D) with a series of adverse supply shocks
E) if the money supply is constant
Natural Rate
The equilibrium unemployment rate arising from all sources except cyclical fluctuations, often considered the normal level of unemployment in an economy.
Continuous Inflation
Continuous inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, eroding purchasing power.
- Illustrate the relationship between predicted inflationary trends and the positioning or movement dynamics of the Phillips curve.
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Shweta SharmaJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The unemployment rate can remain below the natural rate if there is a continuously increasing inflation rate. This is because inflation can temporarily lower unemployment by making labor cheaper in real terms, encouraging hiring. However, this is not sustainable in the long run without accelerating inflation due to the expectations-adjusted Phillips curve.
Learning Objectives
- Illustrate the relationship between predicted inflationary trends and the positioning or movement dynamics of the Phillips curve.