Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
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ISBN: 9781260506891
Author: Colander
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 6, Problem 4QAP

(a)

To determine

Appropriate unemployment target rate.

(b)

To determine

Appropriate unemployment target rate.

(c)

To determine

Measures to counteract the unemployment.

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