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The Phillips Curve

AP Macro - 5.2

The Short-Run Phillips Curve (SRPC) shows a trade-off between inflation and unemployment. The Long-Run Phillips Curve (LRPC) is vertical at the natural rate of unemployment, showing no long-run trade-off. Policy can move along the SRPC, but the economy returns to the LRPC in the long run.

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Phillips Curve and AD-AS Graph (AD Shifts)

Key Concepts to Understand

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following will lead to an upward movement along the short-run Phillips Curve?

A decrease in net exports
An increase in personal income taxes
The purchase of government bonds by the central bank
A sudden increase in input prices

Practice Questions: Test Your Understanding

Apply what you've learned with these practice questions. These questions test your understanding of the key concepts.

Question 1 of 3

An increase in aggregate demand that causes inflation will, in the short run, lead to which of the following on a standard Phillips curve diagram?

A movement upwards along the short-run Phillips curve (SRPC)
A movement downwards along the short-run Phillips curve (SRPC)
A rightward shift of the short-run Phillips curve (SRPC)
A leftward shift of the short-run Phillips curve (SRPC)
A rightward shift of the long-run Phillips curve (LRPC)

Key Takeaways

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    Master the fundamentals: Understanding these core concepts is essential for success in AP Economics.
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    Practice makes perfect: Use the interactive exercises and practice questions to reinforce your understanding.