Which of the following characterizes stagflation?

A. A decrease in unemployment but an increase in inflation.
B. An increase in both unemployment and inflation.
C. An increase in unemployment but a decrease in inflation.
D. A decrease in both unemployment and inflation.


Answer: B

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