Attempts Average / 2 10. Inflation and unemployment Suppose that, in an attempt to combat severe inflation, the government decides to decrease the amount of money in circulation in the economy. This...

Extracted text: Attempts Average / 2 10. Inflation and unemployment Suppose that, in an attempt to combat severe inflation, the government decides to decrease the amount of money in circulation in the economy. This monetary policy the economy's demand for goods and services, leading to product prices. In the short run, the change in prices induces firms to produce goods and services. This, in turn, leads to a level of unemployment. In other words, the economy faces a trade-off between inflation and unemployment: Lower inflation leads to unemployment.