During the Period from 1978-2012, the Difference Between Annual Inflation

question 60

Multiple Choice

During the period from 1978-2012, the difference between annual inflation rates of EU countries and the German inflation rate

• A) grew at an accelerating rate.
• B) remained fairly constant.
• C) largely disappeared.
• D) went through periods of hyperinflation.
• E) trended upward at a declining rate.

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