Current Forecasts Say That Mild Inflation Is Expected Next Year

question 112

Multiple Choice

Current forecasts say that mild inflation is expected next year. If, however, deflation occurs instead

• A) lenders on existing fixed rate loans will gain while borrowers will lose.
• B) next year's CPI will be lower than this year's CPI.
• C) the percentage growth of the CPI will be negative.
• D) Each of these outcomes will occur.

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