Statement I: Disinflation Occurs When the Rate of Inflation Declines

question 155

Multiple Choice

Statement I: Disinflation occurs when the rate of inflation declines.
Statement II: Disinflation has occurred during recent recessions.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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