The assumption of short-run price stickiness implies:
a. that we must adjust nominal quantities for changes in inflation.
b. that we must always allow for unexpected inflation.
c. that expected inflation is zero and nominal quantities are the same as real.
d. a balanced budget.
Ans: c. that expected inflation is zero and nominal quantities are the same as real.
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