An Inflation Shock Is

question 143

Multiple Choice

An inflation shock is:

• A)the level of inflation consistent with output in a recessionary gap.
• B)the level of inflation consistent with output in an expansionary gap.
• C)a sudden change in the normal behavior of inflation, unrelated to the nation's output gap.
• D)a change in the inflation rate generated by excessive aggregate spending.

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