Multiple Choice
According to the equation for the Phillips curve, if nominal wages and labor productivity both increase by 3%, then the inflation rate _____ and unemployment _____.
A) increases by 3%; falls
B) increases by 3%; rises
C) is zero; is at its natural rate
D) increases by 3%; is at its natural rate
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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