As detailed by Adams, the relationship between the national debt and inflation Group of answer choices is strong and negative with increased debt lowering inflation over the long-term led to the creation of the Debt Ceiling in 1980 is illustrated by the Phillips Curve is not well understood and opinions are mixed
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