Keynesian Policies Are Ineffective at Combating Stagflation Because Stagflation Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

Keynesian policies are ineffective at combating stagflation because stagflation is caused by

• A)budget surpluses
• B)decreases in aggregate supply
• C)trade deficits
• D)trade surpluses
• E)budget deficits

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