29.3 Reducing Inflation The Three Figures Below Show the Phases of a Disinflation.In

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29.3 Reducing Inflation
The three figures below show the phases of a disinflation.In part (i) ,the economy is experiencing a sustained inflation at E₁. FIGURE 29-4
-Refer to Figure 29-4,part (iii) .The movement of the economy from E₃ to E₄ in Phase 3 is often caused by

• A)workers accepting a reduction in their wages.
• B)an increase in the productivity of workers.
• C)the Bank of Canada implementing an expansionary monetary policy.
• D)an increase in the unemployment rate.
• E)inflationary expectations that cause wages to continue rising.

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