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Economics • Economic BasicsEasy

Which of the following curves represents the inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and unemployment?

A. Laffer Curve
B. Phillips Curve✓ Correct Answer
C. Lorenz Curve
D. Kuznets Curve

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Phillips Curve illustrates an empirical inverse relationship between rates of unemployment and corresponding inflation rates within an economy. Other curves such as the Laffer curve depict tax revenues while the Lorenz curve measures income inequality distribution. Understanding the short-run versus long-run Phillips curve is essential for analyzing central bank monetary policy trade-offs.

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