Many of the Transition Economies Have Experienced Problems with Inflation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many of the transition economies have experienced problems with inflation because:

• A) prices under central planning were artificially low.
• B) prices under central planning accurately reflected scarcity.
• C) prices under central planning were artificially high.
• D) increased employment in the transition period has resulted in large increases in the demand for goods and services.

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