Reference: Ref 16-3 (Table: Annual Inflation) This Table Shows Inflation

question 80

Multiple Choice

Reference: Ref 16-3 (Table: Annual Inflation) This table shows inflation data for an economy. During what period did it experience deflation?

• A) 2003 to 2005
• B) 2005 to 2006
• C) 1998 to 2000
• D) 2000 to 2002

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