Which One of the Following Statements Is the MOST Accurate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is the MOST accurate?

• A) Over time, the inflationary pressure that follows a temporary money supply expansion pushes the price level to its long-run value and returns the economy to full employment.
• B) Over time, the inflationary pressure that follows a permanent money supply expansion pushes the price level to its long-run value and returns the economy to full employment.
• C) Over time, the inflationary pressure that follows a temporary money supply expansion pushes the price level to its long-run value, but leaves the economy in a state of artificially low employment.
• D) Over time, the inflationary pressure that follows a permanent money supply expansion pushes the price level to its long-run value, but leaves the economy in a state of artificially low employment.
• E) Over time, the inflationary pressure that follows a permanent money supply expansion pushes the price level beyond its long-run value and lower the level of employment.

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