The Recession of 1982 Was Largely Caused

question 42

Multiple Choice

The recession of 1982 was largely caused

• A) on purpose by the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates to combat inflation.
• B) on purpose by the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates to combat inflation.
• C) by accident as a result of the Reagan era tax cuts.
• D) by dramatically rising oil prices.
• E) on purpose by the Reagan Administration's decision to raise interest rates to combat inflation.

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