A Graph of the Rate of Inflation in Canada Over

question 32

Multiple Choice

A graph of the rate of inflation in Canada over the twentieth century shows:

• A) an overall upward trend interrupted by a large downturn in the 1930s.
• B) some periods of deflation in the first half of the century,but almost entirely positive rates of inflation in the second half of the century.
• C) a relatively steady,positive level throughout the century except for deflation in the 1930s.
• D) a constant rate of inflation in the first half of the century followed by an upward trend in the second half.

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