If the natural rate of unemployment is 6%,the current unemployment rate is 12%,and nominal GDP is $4,000 billion,then,according to Okun's law,the economy has sacrificed

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According to Okun's law, for every 1% increase in the unemployment rate above the natural rate, a 2% loss in potential GDP occurs. The unemployment rate is 6% above the natural rate (12% - 6%), leading to a 12% loss in potential GDP (6% * 2). 12% of $4,000 billion is $480 billion.

If the Natural Rate of Unemployment Is 6%,the Current Unemployment