Which of the following is true?

a. Anticipated inflation is an increase in the price level that comes as a surprise, at least to most individuals.
b. Unanticipated inflation is a change in the price level that is widely expected.
c. Decision makers are generally able to anticipate slow steady rates of inflation with a fairly high degree of accuracy.
d. Inflation will increase the prices of goods and services that households purchase but not the wage rates of workers.


C

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