The Sacrifice Ratio Is a Measure of the

question 15

Multiple Choice

The sacrifice ratio is a measure of the

• A)number of people unemployed due to disinflation.
• B)loss of real GDP associated with inflation.
• C)the crowding out of investment due to increases in government purchases.
• D)unemployment associated with a recessionary gap.
• E)cumulative loss in real GDP due to a disinflation.

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