Which Case Represents the Largest Increase in the Real National

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which case represents the largest increase in the real national debt?

• A) The price level increases by 500 percent and nominal debt increases by 500 percent.
• B) The price level increases by 200 percent and nominal debt increases by 600 percent.
• C) The price level decreases by 50 percent and nominal debt increases by 300 percent.
• D) The price level increases by 400 percent and nominal debt increases by 200 percent.
• E) The price level decreases by 90 percent and nominal debt increases by 200 percent.

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