Why Are Keynesian Policies Ineffective at Combating Stagflation

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why are Keynesian policies ineffective at combating stagflation?  

• A) because stagflation is caused by budget surpluses 
• B) because stagflation is caused by decreases in aggregate supply 
• C) because stagflation is caused by trade deficits 
• D) because stagflation is caused by trade surpluses

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