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AssignmentMultiple Choice

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Question 6 • * HSA 26-27 Economics

Stagflation occurs when high inflation combines with

Answer
A
high unemployment and a low level of production.
B
low unemployment and a high level of production.
C
a drop in buying power and a rise in workers’ wages.
D
a rise in buying power and a drop in workers’ wages.

Explanation

Stagflation is a combination of high inflation with economic stagnation, meaning weak production and high unemployment. Therefore, the correct choice is high unemployment and a low level of production. Low unemployment and strong production describe a healthier, expanding economy, not stagflation.

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