Which of the Following Statements Is True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

A) In the 1980s, the rate of inflation became negative.
B) The average rate of inflation has been close to zero over the past 50 years.
C) Over the past 50 years, the United States has not experienced a low and stable rate of inflation.
D) The inflation rate usually increases during a recession.
E) The rate of inflation usually falls to zero during a recession.