What Is the Main Problem with Mild Inflation According to Some

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Multiple Choice

What is the main problem with mild inflation according to some economists?

• A) It reduces the size of the GDP gap
• B) It leads to unanticipated deflation
• C) It increases frictional and structural unemployment in the economy
• D) It diverts productive time towards activities to hedge against inflation

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Definitions:

Influential Observations

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Simple Linear Regression

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Least-squares Regression Line

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MPG

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