Which One of the Following Statements About the United States

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the United States is true?

• A)Prior to World War II,the United States experienced periods of both deflation and inflation.
• B)The United States has experienced inflation virtually every year since 1800.
• C)Since World War II,the United States has experienced deflation.
• D)Prior to World War II, the United States experienced deflation virtually every year; since World War II, the United States has consistently experienced inflation.

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