Which of the Following Statements Concerning the History of U

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the history of U.S.inflation is not correct?

• A)Prices rose at an average annual rate of about 3.6 percent over the last 80 years.
• B)There was about a 17-fold increase in the price level over the last 80 years.
• C)Inflation in the 1970s was below the average over the last 80 years.
• D)The United States has experienced periods of deflation.

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