Which of the Following Is Not a Likely Consequence of Inflation

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a likely consequence of inflation?

• A) Firms incur the "menu costs" of changing advertisements
• B) Some taxpayers are pushed into higher tax brackets
• C) The value of currency is reduced
• D) Banks reduce nominal interest rates to reflect expected inflation
• E) Price signals sent by consumers to firms are distorted

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