Which Country Is Correctly Matched with Its 2009 Inflation Rate

question 272

Multiple Choice

Which country is correctly matched with its 2009 inflation rate?

• A)9 percent inflation in the United States
• B)-1 percent inflation in Russia
• C)25 percent inflation in Venezuela
• D)2 percent inflation in Japan

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