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12.38 Phillips Curve, Expectations, and Stabilization Choices Worksheet

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Phillips Curve, Expectations, and Stabilization Choices: Select the Phillips-curve interpretation or policy trade-off that best fits the macroeconomic scenario. Aligned to Integrated Grade 12 Economics & Financial Literacy Framework (C3, CEE, NSPFE, CCSS RH/WHST 11-12, AP Micro/Macro, NAEP, and selected state frameworks) 12.38 - Phillips Curve, Expectations, and Stabilization Choices: Select the Phillips-curve interpretation or policy trade-off that best fits the macroeconomic scenario. Standards alignment: C3 D2.Eco.11-12.9-12; CEE Econ 18-20; AP Macro U5, Skill 4; CCSS RH.11-12.7-8; NAEP Econ: National/Reasoning; CA HSS-PoE.12.4; TX TEKS Econ.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned data table. Inflation falls from 10% to 4%. Unemployment rises from 5% to 8% during the policy and later returns to 5% after expected inflation falls. Which interpretation is best?

ADisinflation first moved along a short-run Phillips curve, then expectations adjusted to a lower-inflation long-run outcome

BThe natural rate permanently rose to 8%

CA demand expansion caused lower inflation and higher unemployment

DExpected inflation rose because actual inflation fell

Solution & Explanation:The temporary rise in unemployment reflects the short-run cost of disinflation. When expected inflation falls, unemployment can return to the natural rate at the lower inflation rate.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A temporary energy-price spike raises headline inflation, but core wage growth and long-run expectations remain close to target. Which stabilization choice is most consistent with Phillips Curve reasoning?

AAssume every inflation increase is demand-pull and tighten without considering unemployment

BUse surprise inflation to permanently lower unemployment

CDeclare the long-run Phillips curve downward sloping

DAvoid overreacting to the temporary shock while monitoring whether expectations become unanchored

Solution & Explanation:If expectations remain anchored and the shock is temporary, policymakers may avoid unnecessary unemployment costs. They still monitor expectations because unanchoring could make inflation persistent.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the planned four-year table. Unemployment stays at 4% while the natural rate is 5%. Actual inflation rises from 3% to 5% to 7% to 9%, and expected inflation follows one year behind. Which interpretation is best?

AThe economy is trying to hold unemployment below the natural rate, causing accelerating inflation

BA sequence of positive supply shocks is lowering inflation

CExpected inflation is anchored at 3%

DThe economy has achieved a stable long-run trade-off

Solution & Explanation:Holding unemployment below the natural rate repeatedly can require ever-higher inflation as expectations adjust upward. The table shows accelerating inflation, not a stable long-run trade-off.

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