Which of the following best explains how an economy could simultaneously experience high inflation and high unemployment?

Which of the following best explains how an economy could simultaneously experience high inflation and high unemployment?




(A) The government increases spending without increasing taxes.
(B) The government increases taxes without increasing spending.
(C) Inflationary expectations decline.
(D) Women and teen-agers stay out of the labor force.
(E) Negative supply shocks cause factor prices to increase.





Answer: E


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