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Evaluating a Policy on Unemployment and Inflation
A central bank governor makes the following statement: "A period of unusually low unemployment is not a major concern for price stability, provided that we can ensure people's expectations about future price increases remain stable and low."
Evaluate this statement. In your answer, explain the two key conditions that must be met for a wage-price inflationary spiral to occur, and use them to justify whether you agree or disagree with the governor's position.
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