How Does Inflation Lead To Unemployment?

Inflationary circumstances can result in unemployment in a variety of ways. However, there is no direct connection. We often witness a trade-off between inflation and unemployment for example, in a period of high economic growth and falling unemployment, inflation rises see Phillips Curve. It’s also worth remembering (especially in this context) that if the economy […]

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How Would The Fed Help During A Recession?

Congress has given the Federal Reserve a dual duty to preserve full employment and price stability in the US economy. During recessions, the Fed uses a variety of monetary policy tools to assist lower unemployment and re-inflate prices. Open market asset purchases, reserve regulation, discount lending, and forward guidance to control market expectations are some […]

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