Which of the following statements best describes the neoclassical argument about unemployment and inflation?

a. Neoclassical economists argue that any short-term gains in lower unemployment will eventually vanish and the result of active policy will only be inflation.
b. Neoclassical economists argue that any long-term gains in lower unemployment will eventually vanish and the result of active policy will only be inflation.
c. Neoclassical economists argue that any short-term gains in lower unemployment will eventually vanish and the result of active policy will only be deflation.
d. Neoclassical economists argue that any long-term gains in lower unemployment will eventually vanish and the result of active policy will only be deflation.


a. Neoclassical economists argue that any short-term gains in lower unemployment will eventually vanish and the result of active policy will only be inflation.

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