Deflation Is Most Likely to Occur

question 229

Multiple Choice

Deflation is most likely to occur

• A) during the expansionary phase of the business cycle.
• B) during the recessionary phase of the business cycle.
• C) when the central bank imposes negative nominal interest rates.
• D) when the inflation premium rises above 10 percent.

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