Which of the Following Most Significantly Contributed to the 1970s

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most significantly contributed to the 1970s and early 1980s' stagflation?

• A) appreciation of the dollar
• B) a sharp drop in the prices of farm products
• C) a dramatic increase in energy prices
• D) rising productivity in manufacturing

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