The Inflation Rate Is a Measure of How Fast

question 66

Multiple Choice

The inflation rate is a measure of how fast:

• A) the total income of the economy is growing.
• B) unemployment in the economy is increasing.
• C) the general level of prices in the economy is rising.
• D) the number of jobs in the economy is expanding.

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