In 1979 and 1980

question 112

Multiple Choice

In 1979 and 1980,

• A)the U.S.inflation rate as measured by the GDP deflator was higher than that measured by the CPI,and the difference was explained by rapidly rising prices of goods exported by the U.S.
• B)the U.S.inflation rate as measured by the CPI was higher than that measured by the GDP deflator,and the difference was explained by rapidly rising prices of goods exported by the U.S.
• C)the U.S.inflation rate as measured by the GDP deflator was higher than that measured by the CPI,and the difference was explained by rapidly rising oil prices.
• D)the U.S.inflation rate as measured by the CPI was higher than that measured by the GDP deflator,and the difference was explained by rapidly rising oil prices.

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