If People Start to Expect Higher Inflation in the Future

question 82

Multiple Choice

If people start to expect higher inflation in the future, current spending will _____ because people will:

• A) rise; try to buy before prices increase.
• B) rise; pay higher current prices.
• C) fall; save money to cover higher future costs.
• D) fall; be afraid to spend.

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Definitions:

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A psychiatric disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

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