Is it possible to have a GDP deflator of less than 100?

A. Yes, it would indicate a year when prices were lower than in the base year.
B. Yes, it would indicate a year when output was lower than in the base year.
C. No, that is mathematically impossible for the deflator to be less than 100.
D. Yes, it would indicate a year when prices were lower than in the previous year.

A. Yes, it would indicate a year when prices were lower than in the base year.

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d. increase in federal outlays and taxes. e. increase in export earnings and decrease in import bills.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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