A Graph of the Rate of Inflation in the United

question 62

Multiple Choice

A graph of the rate of inflation in the United States over the twentieth century shows:

• A) an overall upward trend interrupted by a large downturn in the 1930s.
• B) some periods of deflation in the first half of the century, but only positive rates of inflation in the second half of the century.
• C) a relatively steady, positive level throughout the century except for deflation in the 1930s.
• D) a constant rate of inflation in the first half of the century followed by an upward trend in the second half.

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