Which of the Following Is True About U

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about U.S.history prior to the 1950s?

• A)The inflation rate remained constant during this period.
• B)Cost-push inflation led to depressions,which were followed by slowly-rising price levels.
• C)The price level remained constant during this period.
• D)Major wars resulted in high inflation rates,after which the inflation rate tapered off.
• E)Major wars resulted in high inflation rates that were usually followed by deflation.

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