When the Price Level Increases, the Purchasing Power of Money

question 31

Multiple Choice

When the price level increases, the purchasing power of money:

• A) increases by a similar amount.
• B) stays the same since the purchasing power of money is not impacted by price levels.
• C) decreases.
• D) first increases and then decreases as people get used to higher prices.

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