Which of the following best describes stagflation? a. rising unemployment together with economic growth b. deflation coupled with a decline of the money supply c. deficits coupled with rising unemployment d. rising unemployment and inflation rates inflation coupled with balance of trade deficits

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Alanna Beasley

1 July, 22:17

Which of the following best describes stagflation? a. rising unemployment together with economic growth b. deflation coupled with a decline of the money supply c. deficits coupled with rising unemployment d. rising unemployment and inflation rates inflation coupled with balance of trade deficits

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Payton Pittman · Answer 1

D. Rising unemployment and inflation rates inflation coupled with balance of trade deficits

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In economics, stagflation is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high. It presents a dilemma for economic policy, since actions intended to lower inflation may exacerbate unemployment