Deflation Is Occurring in a Nation; the Implication(s) of This

question 141

Multiple Choice

Deflation is occurring in a nation; the implication(s) of this is/are:

• A) both real and nominal wages are rising.
• B) both real and nominal wages are falling.
• C) if you have no job and have no income, you are better off because things are cheaper.
• D) holding nominal wages constant, the real wage would rise.
• E) holding nominal wages constant, the real wage would fall.

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