When the Price Level Is Rising and Simultaneously Real GDP

question 242

Multiple Choice

When the price level is rising and simultaneously real GDP is decreasing

• A) the natural unemployment rate increases.
• B) stagflation occurs.
• C) there is an expansionary gap.
• D) the Fed has increased the discount rate.

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