Question

Which of the following situations generally exists when disinflation occurs?

Select one:
a. the rate of inflation is falling from 5% to 3%
b. the rate of inflation falling from 3% to -2%
c. 3% decrease in inflation and 2% fall in unemployment rate
d. 5% increase in inflation and 3%
increase in unemployment rate

= the rate of inflation is falling from 5% to 3%
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Answer 1

d. 5% increase in inflation and 3% increase in unemployment rate

Step-by-step explanation:

Disinflation is a term that describes the slowing down of the rate of inflation. Disinflation will occur when inflation was rising at a high rate, and then it starts to rise at a decreasing rate. Disinflation may be a result of contractionary measures.

Disinflation is a positive situation in the economy because it represents a corrective measure. Inflation was rising at a high rate but has since started to slow down. Disinflation is different from deflation, which is a negative inflation rate. Inflation slowing from 5% to 3% is disinflation.