High and Variable Rates of Inflation Will

question 19

Multiple Choice

High and variable rates of inflation will

• A) distort the information delivered by market prices.
• B) encourage people to spend more time producing and less time trying to protect their wealth.
• C) decrease the risks that accompany the undertaking of long-term investment projects.
• D) promote economic growth and the efficient use of resources.

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