?
4%
3%
LRPC
PC2
PC1
0
3% 5%
Figure 1: Phillips Curves
2. For this question, refer to figure 1. The Phillips Curve is currently given by PC1, and the
unemployment rate is current 5%. If the Fed engages in an open market purchase to reduce
the unemployment rate to 3%, in the short run, this will lead to what inflation rate?
3. For this question, refer to figure 1. The Phillips Curve is currently given by PC1, and the
unemployment rate is current 5%. If the Fed attempts to maintain unemployment at 3%,
what will happen to the Phillips curve? Explain why.