A situation in which output decreases while prices increase is often referred to as:

A. inflation.
B. negative economic growth.
C. a recession.
D. stagflation.

Answer: D

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Jim recently graduated from college. His income increased dramatically;from$5000 a year to $60,000 a year. Jim decided that instead of using the bus, he would buy himself a car. This implies that

a. The car is a normal good for Jim b. The car is an inferior good for Jim c. He is equally happy between using the bus and buying a car d. None of the above

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