In Terms of Inflation,the Period from the Mid-1980s Until Today

question 80

Multiple Choice

In terms of inflation,the period from the mid-1980s until today in the United States is called the "Great Moderation." This refers to the fact that:

• A) the hyperinflation rates of 100% or more experienced during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s have been replaced by moderate rates of inflation averaging about 12%.
• B) the inflation of the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s has been replaced by deflation.
• C) the deflation of the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s has been replaced by moderate inflation (under 10%).
• D) the double-digit inflation of the 1970s and 1980s has been replaced by well-controlled inflation of less than 10%.
• E) inflation now fluctuates between 0% and 20%, whereas in the 1970s and 1980s, it fluctuated more wildly and at higher rates.

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