Which of the Following Is Not a Cost Imposed by Inflation

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a cost imposed by inflation?

• A)Inflation reduces the affordability of goods and services to the average consumer.
• B)The money that consumers and firms hold loses its purchasing power.
• C)Firms must pay for changing prices on products and printing new catalogs.
• D)Banks can lose if they under predict inflation and charge an interest rate that does not completely compensate for inflation.

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