LMS Integrated for MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Tucker's Macroeconomics for Today, 9th
LMS Integrated for MindTap Economics, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Tucker's Macroeconomics for Today, 9th
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305649422
Author: Irvin B. Tucker
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 1SQP
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Define Phillips curve.

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The Phillips curve represents the inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment in the economy. If inflation increases, unemployment decreases and vice versa. An increase in the aggregate demand increases the inflation rate. This in turn reduces the unemployment rate in the economy.

Economics Concept Introduction

Philips curve: The Phillips curve shows the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation rate in an economy.

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