For a given short-run Phillips curve, if expected inflation is 8% but actual inflation is 10%, is the unemployment rate above or below its natural rate?

Expected Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is projected to rise over a specific period, reflecting the public's expectations for future inflation.

Actual Inflation

The observed increase in prices for goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured as a percentage.

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively looking for employment.