Inflation is problematic if a. it is less than the percentage increase in nominal income. b. it is less than the nominal return on saving. c. it equals the growth rate of real GDP in the long run. d. it distorts relative prices, causing a misallocation of resources.

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2 October, 23:43

Inflation is problematic if a. it is less than the percentage increase in nominal income. b. it is less than the nominal return on saving. c. it equals the growth rate of real GDP in the long run. d. it distorts relative prices, causing a misallocation of resources.

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Kasey Bolton · Answer 1

It distorts relative prices, causing a misallocation of resources.

Explanation: Inflation is an economic term used to describe a situation in a country's market when there is a sudden rise in commodities sold in the market. Inflation can be as a result of an increase in demand of commodities sold in the market.

It has a negative effect, when the prices are distorted and the purchasing power is not properly allocated to the buyers.