Stagflation Is the Term Used for an Economy Experiencing a Combination

question 31

Multiple Choice

Stagflation is the term used for an economy experiencing a combination of

• A)high unemployment and no inflation or deflation.
• B)high unemployment and rising rates of inflation.
• C)low unemployment but rising rates of inflation.
• D)neither inflation nor deflation.

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Definitions:

Substance

A form of matter that has a specific chemical composition and distinct physical properties.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electrical conductivity.

Enthalpy

A thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total heat content of a system, representing the amount of energy needed to create a system plus the work needed to make room for it in its environment.

Free Energy

A thermodynamic quantity that represents the amount of work that can be performed by a system at a constant temperature and pressure.