A Variable Rate of Inflation Is Undesirable Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

A variable rate of inflation is undesirable because:

• A) debtors and creditors cannot protect themselves by indexing contracts.
• B) shoeleather costs are greater under variable inflation than under constant inflation.
• C) menu costs are greater under variable inflation than under constant inflation.
• D) variable inflation leads to greater uncertainty and risk as compared to constant inflation.

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