Which of the Following Allegedly Contributed to the Stagflation in the Mid-1970s

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following allegedly contributed to the stagflation in the mid-1970s?

• A)appreciation of the dollar
• B)a sharp drop in the prices of farm products
• C)a dramatic increase in oil prices
• D)rising productivity in manufacturing

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