Inflation fell from about 2% to nearly 0%
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(Paul Krugman "X/Twitter" posts and video) Which of the following scenarios best explains the pattern of inflation during the pandemic recovery?
Fiscal stimulus increased demand while, at the same time, supply increased
Fiscal stimulus and "pent-up" spending increased demand while, at the same time, lingering COVID disruptions decreased supply
Only fiscal stimulus and "pent-up" spending were operative during the recovery - there were no significant supply side factors.
Fiscal stimulus decreased demand, while at the same time lingering COVID disruption decreased supply
Inflation fell from about 2% to nearly 0%
1 point
(Paul Krugman "X/Twitter" posts and video) Which of the following scenarios best explains the pattern of inflation during the pandemic recovery? Fiscal stimulus increased demand while, at the same time, supply increased Fiscal stimulus and "pent-up" spending increased demand while, at the same time, lingering COVID disruptions decreased supply Only fiscal stimulus and "pent-up" spending were operative during the recovery - there were no significant supply side factors. Fiscal stimulus decreased demand, while at the same time lingering COVID disruption decreased supply