Suppose That the Consumer Price Index for a Particular Economy

question 64

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the Consumer Price Index for a particular economy rose from 110 to 120 in year 1, 120 to 130 in year 2, and 130 to 140 in year 3. We could conclude that this economy is experiencing

• A) accelerating inflation.
• B) deflation.
• C) disinflation.
• D) a constant rate of inflation.

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