Refer to Figure 17-5. 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. ceteris paribus, a fall in the rate of inflation to 5 C) percent will increase unemployment to 7.5 percent in the short run. D) All of these are correct.

Refer to Figure 17-5. 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. ceteris paribus, a fall in the rate of inflation to 5 C) percent will increase unemployment to 7.5 percent in the short run. D) All of these are correct.

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