Stopping inflation
A. may be costly, if the inflation is stopped by inducing a recession.
B. will have no benefits or costs associated with it.
C. may be costly, but the benefits of stopping inflation will always outweigh the costs of such actions.
D. can only benefit the economy, because the price level will be reduced.
Answer: A
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