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What Is the Phillips Curve?

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Dec 13, 2024 at 10:32AM

Key Points

  • The Phillips curve suggests a short-term inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment.
  • Critics argue the model fails in the long term, evidenced by various Nobel criticisms.
  • Investors should view the Phillips curve as a general guide, not a precise forecasting tool.
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