Inflation Makes It Difficult to Distinguish Relative Price Changes from Changes

question 2

Multiple Choice

Inflation makes it difficult to distinguish relative price changes from changes in the general level of prices. Consequently, inflation ________ the efficiency of the market system.

• A)increases
• B)decreases
• C)does not change
• D)may either increase or decrease

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