A Deflation Refers to a Situation Where

question 16

Multiple Choice

A deflation refers to a situation where:

• A) the inflation rate is increasing at a slower rate.
• B) both inflation and the unemployment rate are increasing.
• C) the inflation rate is falling.
• D) both inflation and the unemployment rate are falling.
• E) the inflation rate is negative.

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