Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134123851
Author: Hubbard, R. Glenn; O'Brien, Anthony Patrick
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 28, Problem 28.2.11PA
Sub part (a):
To determine
The NAIRU and Fed's actions.
Sub part (b):
To determine
The NAIRU and Fed's actions.
Sub part (c):
To determine
The NAIRU and Fed's actions fails.
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Economics, Student Value Edition (6th Edition)
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