Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Natural Rate Hypothesis'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Natural Rate Hypothesis'?
A. There is a permanent trade-off between inflation and unemployment
B. In the long run, unemployment returns to its natural rate regardless of the inflation rate
C. Monetary policy can permanently reduce unemployment below the natural rate
D. Only adaptive expectations are assumed
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The natural rate hypothesis, associated with Friedman and Phelps, states that in the long run the economy returns to the natural rate of unemployment and there is no permanent trade-off with inflation.

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In the context of economic theory, the 'Production Possibility Frontier' shifts outward when there is:
A. Economic growth due to increase in resources or technology
B. Decrease in the labour force
C. Inefficient allocation of resources
D. Unemployment of resources

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
An outward shift of the PPF indicates economic growth, which can result from an increase in the quantity or quality of resources or from technological progress.

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The concept of 'Lifelong Learning' in the context of technological change emphasises:
A. Only front-loaded education in youth
B. Only on-the-job training without formal education
C. The need for continuous education and skill upgrading throughout an individual’s working life
D. The irrelevance of skills in a digital economy

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Lifelong learning refers to the ongoing, voluntary and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and skills throughout life, which becomes increasingly important as technological change accelerates the obsolescence of existing skills.

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The concept of 'Algorithmic Transparency' refers to:
A. The complete secrecy of all algorithms
B. Only human decision-making without algorithms
C. Only the source code of open-source software
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Correct Answer: Option D


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