When will the economy be at a point on the expectations-augmented Phillips curve that has a high unemployment rate?
A) Inflation is lower than expected.
B) Inflation is higher than expected.
C) Inflation expectations have risen.
D) Inflation is at the target level.

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When inflation is lower than expected, it typically means that demand for goods and services is lower than anticipated, leading to lower production and higher unemployment. This situation places the economy at a point on the expectations-augmented Phillips curve with a high unemployment rate.

When Will the Economy Be at a Point on the Expectations-Augmented