Consider each table below. Is the data presented consistent with the Phillips curve model of wage determination? Each table has a point \(A\) and a point B. Startyour answer with true/false/ uncertain.

a. The natural rate of unemployment is \(5 \%\).

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Point Unemployment Expected inflation Expected inflation % increase in rate (%) wages A B 6% 6% 3% 3% 2% 2% b. The natural rate of unemployment is 5%. Point Unemployment Expected inflation % increase in rate A 4% B 3% (%) 2% 2% wages 3% 2% c. The natural rate of unemployment is 4%. Point Unemployment Expected inflation % increase in rate AB A 4% 4% (%) 6% 2% wages 7% 3% d. The natural rate of unemployment is 5%. Point Unemployment Expected inflation % increase in rate (%) wages A 12% 2% 0% B 12% -2% 0%