Occasionally an Economy Experiences a Very High Inflation Rate

question 42

Multiple Choice

Occasionally an economy experiences a very high inflation rate. If the inflation rate is 100%, what is the relative purchasing power of a unit of currency after one year?

• A) 0 units
• B) 0.25 units
• C) 0.5 units
• D) 0.75 units

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