An Economy Must Sacrifice 12 Percent of GDP to Reduce

question 8

Multiple Choice

An economy must sacrifice 12 percent of GDP to reduce inflation. Which of the following plans represents the "cold turkey" solution to inflation?

• A) Reduce output by 1 percent for 12 years.
• B) Reduce output by 2 percent for 6 years.
• C) Reduce output by 4 percent for 3 years.
• D) Reduce output by 12 percent for 1 year.

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