Which of the Following Is True of High and Variable

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of high and variable rates of inflation?

• A) When such rates are present, it will be difficult for people to accurately forecast next year's rate of inflation.
• B) Inflation of this type will help promote economic growth and the efficient use of resources.
• C) People will respond to such rates by spending more time producing and less time trying to protect their wealth and income from the uncertainty created by the inflation.
• D) Inflation of this type will improve the information content delivered by market prices.

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Definitions:

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