An Economic Condition Characterized by High Unemployment and Excessive Inflation

question 185

Multiple Choice

An economic condition characterized by high unemployment and excessive inflation is called

• A) stagflation.
• B) recessionary downturn.
• C) expansionary growth.
• D) depression.

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