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“In most Western economies, the general relationship is not in fact between the rate of inflation and the level of unemployment, but between the rate of change of inflation and the rate of change of unemployment.” quote by Paul Ormerod
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“In most Western economies, the general relationship is not in fact between the rate of inflation and the level of unemployment, but between the rate of change of inflation and the rate of change of unemployment.”

Paul Ormerod

About This Quote

Economic health is better gauged by how inflation and unemployment change together, not their absolute levels.

In simple terms: Changes in inflation and unemployment matter more than their sizes.

Key Takeaway

Watch trends, not just numbers.

Themes

economics macro policy inflation unemployment

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

economic technical

When to use this quote

  • government planning
  • business strategy
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

Phillips curve dynamic analysis lag effects

Questions to Reflect On

  • What indicators best capture economic momentum?
  • How can policymakers respond to rapid changes?
A Different Perspective

Trend analysis can be noisy and influenced by external shocks.

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