A High and Variable Rate of Inflation Can

question 36

Multiple Choice

A high and variable rate of inflation can:

• A) cause resources to be concentrated on short-run projects.
• B) increase economic uncertainty.
• C) decrease the nation's productive capacity as people engage in speculation.
• D) all of the above.

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