Unemployment (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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What does NAIRU represent in an economy?
What does NAIRU represent in an economy?
The lowest unemployment without rising inflation
Which type of unemployment is NOT included in the NAIRU?
Which type of unemployment is NOT included in the NAIRU?
Cyclical unemployment
What happens when unemployment falls below the NAIRU?
What happens when unemployment falls below the NAIRU?
Wage pressures and inflation accelerate
What condition exists when unemployment is above the NAIRU?
What condition exists when unemployment is above the NAIRU?
The labour market has spare capacity
What is Australia's NAIRU estimate in the 2023-24 Budget?
What is Australia's NAIRU estimate in the 2023-24 Budget?
4.25%
Which policy can reduce the NAIRU over time?
Which policy can reduce the NAIRU over time?
Retraining and re-skilling programs
How long do NAIRU reduction policies typically take to work?
How long do NAIRU reduction policies typically take to work?
Years
What is a major challenge in estimating the NAIRU?
What is a major challenge in estimating the NAIRU?
There is no direct way to measure it
What does the Phillips Curve illustrate?
What does the Phillips Curve illustrate?
Trade-off between unemployment & inflation
What happens when growth policies push unemployment below the NAIRU?
What happens when growth policies push unemployment below the NAIRU?
Stimulus becomes counterproductive