Q. The famous term “NAIRU” is associated with which of the following?

[A] Unemployment and growth

[B] Unemployment and inflation

[C] Inflation and growth

[D] Inflation and development

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The NAIRU is the level of unemployment at which inflation is expected to increase if the unemployment rate falls below it.

  • The idea is that when unemployment is higher than the NAIRU, the Federal Reserve can lower it through monetary policy.
  • However, when unemployment is at or below the NAIRU, monetary stimulus could lead to dangerous inflation.

Source: Ramesh Singh

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