How does a rise in expected inflation affect the short-run Phillips curve and the trade-off between unemployment and inflation?

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Published
27 May 2019
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28 May 2026

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When expected inflation rises, the short-run Phillips curve shifts upward, indicating that for any level of unemployment, inflation is higher. This shift makes the trade-off between unemployment and inflation less advantageous, as reducing unemployment now comes with a higher inflation cost.

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