The Direct Cause of the Hyperinflation That Plagued Zimbabwe in the 2000s

question 42

Multiple Choice

The direct cause of the hyperinflation that plagued Zimbabwe in the 2000s is ________.

• A)printing of too much money by the central bank
• B)government expenditures greatly above revenues
• C)outlawing of price increases on many commodities
• D)allowing the use of foreign currencies
• E)the issuance of a $100 billion bank note

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the body that plays a key role in muscle activation and also functions in the brain to modulate mood, memory, and learning.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating neuronal excitability and is involved in inducing relaxation and reducing anxiety.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Inhibitory

Pertaining to a neurotransmitter, neuron, or process that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing and transmitting its message to other neurons.