Which of the Following Correctly Represents Deflation?
A) E $\pi$ > $\pi$

question 213

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly represents deflation?

• A) E\(\pi\) > \(\pi\)
• B) E\(\pi\) < \(\pi\)
• C) E\(\pi\) = \(\pi\)
• D) (\(\pi\)< 0)

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