Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · Price stability and inflation

Price stability and inflation — practice question

The diagram illustrates a curve showing how a country’s unemployment rate is related to its inflation rate. Why is it likely that this curve is relevant only in the short run?

  • AAny attempt to reduce unemployment will increase inflation.
  • BIncreased inflation actually increases unemployment.
  • CIncreased inflation leads to expectations of further inflation.
  • DIncreased inflation reduces real wage rates, which increases the demand for labour.

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