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4. Graphically illustrate (using the WS and PS relations), and explain in words, the effects of an
increase in the unemployment benefits on the medium-run equilibrium real wage and the
natural rate of unemployment.
6. We have looked at the following model of expected inflation: πte
= (1-Ѳ)πbar + Ѳπt-1
a. Describe the process of the formation of expected inflation when
Ѳ = 0.
b. Describe the process of the formation of expected inflation when
Ѳ = 1.
c. How do you form your own expectation of inflation? More like a.
or more like b.?
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A. When theta=0, the expected inflation is similar as previous year inflation which therefore indicates zero rise in prices from last year.
B. When theta = 1, the expected inflation will include additional inflation of last year as well.
C. Generally we form the inflation expectation on the basis of theta = 1