Natural rate of unemployment
Key Questions
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Answer:
The rate of unemployment consistent with the natural level of employment is called natural rate of unemployment
Explanation:
Reaching zero level of unemployment is impossible even in the long run. But an economy can reach a natural level of employment at which the economy is at full employment output. A few people in the economy may remain unemployed at this equilibrium. This unemployment is consistent with natural level of employment. This is called natural rate of unemployment.
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The Natural Rate of Unemployment is one at which the inflation has no tendency to accelerate or decelerate - FEDERAL RESERVE
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