Inflation Inertia Is the Tendency for Inflation To

question 111

Multiple Choice

Inflation inertia is the tendency for inflation to:

• A)equal zero.
• B)change relatively slowly from year to year.
• C)decrease when the Fed increases interest rates.
• D)increase when the Fed decreases interest rates.

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