Practice mode Inflation & Productivity

In the short run, under what condition may unemployment fall below its natural rate?

Correct answer D. Nominal wages have risen more than inflation

Explanation

In this model workers respond to rising nominal pay as if their real wage has improved and offer more labour, pushing unemployment temporarily below the natural rate until expectations catch up.

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