Which of the following statements is true?

A. The Phillips curve has always been stable.
B. If the Phillips curve shifts outward to the right this illustrates a greater tradeoff between unemployment and inflation.
C. Keynesian economics assumes a vertical Phillips curve.
D. According to the natural rate hypothesis the Phillips curve is downward sloping.


Answer: B

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