Suppose Policymakers Are Faced with Ending a Sustained Inflation

question 95

Multiple Choice

Suppose policymakers are faced with ending a sustained inflation.They must weigh the future benefits of ________ against the immediate costs of ________.

• A)lower inflation; administering the policy
• B)a higher rate of economic growth; reduced output
• C)lower rate of economic growth; lower inflation
• D)lower inflation; reduced output and higher unemployment
• E)a higher real GDP; lower inflation

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