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Which of the following best describes the US economy at the end of Carter’s presidency?
  1. High growth and low inflation
  2. High unemployment and mild deflation
  3. Full employment and mild growth
  4. Record interest rates and high inflation
Explanation
Answer: D - The economy at the end of Carter’s presidency is best described as having record interest rates and high inflation. Stagflation, the combination of a stagnant economy with high inflation, reared its head during Carter’s term.
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