During the Period Known as the Volcker Disinflation

question 13

Multiple Choice

During the period known as the Volcker disinflation

• A)the unemployment rate rose to 10.8 percent.
• B)real GDP fell below potential GDP.
• C)investment and net exports declined.
• D)the real interest rate rose.
• E)All of these

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