What happens to unemployment when the actual inflation rate surpasses the expected inflation rate?

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The unemployment rate matches the natural unemployment rateIndividuals lower their future inflation expectationsThe unemployment rate rises above the natural unemployment rateThe unemployment rate falls below the natural unemployment rate

Explanation

When actual inflation is higher than expected inflation, firms increase production, leading to a decrease in unemployment below its natural rate. Conversely, if inflation is as expected, unemployment remains at its natural level, and if inflation is lower than expected, unemployment tends to rise above the natural rate.