Under Which Condition Is Wealth Distributed from Creditors to Debtors

question 1

Multiple Choice

Under which condition is wealth distributed from creditors to debtors?

• A) when inflation is high, whether it is expected or not
• B) when inflation is low, whether it is expected or not
• C) when inflation is unexpectedly high
• D) when inflation is unexpectedly low

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