Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

According to the Phillips curve, when will unemployment return to its natural rate?

Correct answer D. When nominal wages are equal to expected wages

Explanation

In the expectations-augmented Phillips curve, unemployment departs from its natural rate only when workers are surprised. Once wages fully reflect expectations, there is no misperception and unemployment settles back.

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