-Consider Figure 9

question 25

Multiple Choice

-Consider Figure 9.4,which shows the annual inflation rate month to month.According to the Phillips curve,the period from about 2001.01 to 2001.12 is a period of ___________.

• A)expansion
• B)recession
• C)stagnation
• D)none of the above
• E)Not enough information is given.

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Return on Equity

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