Suppose the expectations augmented Phillips Curve for anecon
Suppose the expectations augmented Phillips Curve for aneconomy is given byπ = πe + .08 – 2 u where πe = π-1Okun’s Law for this economy is Δu =-0.5 (gy – .03)Unemployment is initially equal to the natural rate ofunemployment and has been for a number of years. The annual inflation rate is initially tenpercent (π = .1) and has been ten percent for a number of years.a) Whatis the natural rate of unemployment for this economy? Showyour calculation and explain why theunemployment rate cannot differ from this “natural rate” year after year.
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