Central Bank's Dilemma
Given the scenario above, evaluate the primary policy trade-off the central bank confronts. Explain the likely, opposing outcomes for both inflation and employment that would result from a policy decision to either (a) aggressively combat the rise in inflation, or (b) attempt to cushion the fall in employment.
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