Which of the following is consistent with secular deflation?
A. a persistently decreasing price level caused by money being withdrawn from the economy
B. a persistently increasing price level caused by several periods of economic growth with decreasing AD
C. a persistently decreasing price level caused by several periods of economic growth with stable AD
D. a persistently decreasing price level caused by increases in government expenditures
Answer: C
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