If a Country's Government Does Not Control the Rate of Growth

question 69

Multiple Choice

If a country's government does not control the rate of growth in money supply:

• A)its future inflation rate will be low.
• B)its taxes will decrease in the future.
• C)it will see reduced spending on public infrastructure projects.
• D)its currency could depreciate in the future.
• E)its output of goods and services will exceed money supply, thereby fueling deflation.

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