If an economy’s resources are fully employed,
A. a great deal of unemployment will be needed to achieve even a small reduction in inflation.
B. the aggregate supply curve (and thus the Phillips curve) will be flat.
C. the aggregate supply curve (and thus the Phillips curve) will be steep.
D. Both a and c are correct.
Answer: C
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